Johann Donner

Austrian, active early 17th century

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The image shows an engraved portrait of a man identified as Michael Denis. He is depicted in a left-facing profile within an oval frame, wearing a formal coat and high-collared shirt with detailed neckwear. Surrounding the oval are decorative elements like foliage, branches, and musical instruments. Below the oval is a scroll with the word "Aegale" and additional text. The background features more decorative elements, all rendered in black and white linework typical of an engraved illustration, with textual details underneath the portrait.
Jacob Adam, Johann-Michael Denis, 1781, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.208.33

Johann-Michael Denis

Jacob Adam · 1781 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.208.33

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1907

  • Ref Number: IX.448
    T.-B.IX.448