Jan van der Straet

Stradano, Jan
Stradanus, Jan

Flemish, 1523 - 1605

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This is a drawing of three nude figures standing and seated. The figures are depicted with soft, flowing lines and are surrounded by shading that adds depth. The central figure is seated on a cloud-like shape, holding a staff, while the figure on the left holds a round object resembling a tambourine. The figure on the right is accompanied by a small putti-like figure holding onto a rod or ribbon. There are lush foliage and faint structural lines in the background, adding movement to the composition. The color palette and modeling of the forms suggest a classical or Renaissance influence.
Jan van der Straet, Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c. 1587, pen and brown ink and black and red chalk heightened with white on laid paper, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 1973.31.1

Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus

Jan van der Straet · c. 1587 · pen and brown ink and black and red chalk heightened with white on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1973.31.1

The image portrays a man's upper body, featuring his chest and head. He faces slightly left with his head turned forward. The man has a beard, mustache, and wavy hair around his face. His eyes are looking upwards with a thoughtful expression, detailed with engraved lines. He wears a garment with a wide collar and a robe or cloak. His right hand is raised to his chest, fingers spread, while his left hand rests on a ledge in front of him, fingers slightly curved. Latin inscriptions surround the figure within a circular frame in the background, which is shaded with lines for texture. No jewelry or other objects are present.
Theodor Galle, Ionas, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.m

Ionas

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.m

The image shows a person in profile, looking slightly upwards. The individual has curly hair and is wearing a headscarf. Their facial features include a prominent nose and a focused expression. They are wearing a loose-fitting garment with a wide collar featuring decorative patterns. Both hands are visible in a gesture of clasping or praying. The background is a textured surface within an oval frame, giving a classical style to the illustration. No jewelry or additional objects are present.
Theodor Galle, Ezechial, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.g

Ezechial

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.g

The image shows a three-quarter view of a person identified as Zacharias. He is depicted sitting down, with his upper body turned slightly to the left. The person has a contemplative expression, with well-defined features, including a prominent nose and slightly downturned eyes, framed by curly hair peeking out from under a head wrap. He is wearing a robe and a cloak draped over his shoulders, both of which have a heavy fabric texture. The head wrap is patterned with embellishments. His left hand is resting on a book with his fingers gripping its open pages, while his right hand holds up the book. The background is a textured oval frame, with inscriptions in Latin encircling it, and shaded with fine lines for depth.
Theodor Galle, Zaccarias, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.s

Zaccarias

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.s

The image shows a person from the waist up within an oval frame. The individual has long, wavy hair, their face turned upwards with eyes looking upward. They are wearing a detailed robe with geometric designs and holding a book in their left hand. There is an arched background with an inscription above and alongside the frame.
Theodor Galle, Malachias, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.t

Malachias

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.t

The image depicts a man named Amos. He is shown in a half-body view, facing slightly to his left. Amos is seated or in a leaning posture, holding a rod or staff in his right hand. His facial features include deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, a full beard, and mustache. He has short, wavy hair and is dressed in a cloak over a tunic with visible folds. There is an elliptical frame around him with text along the edges. The background is plain and lightly shaded, emphasizing the figure within the engraved border.
Theodor Galle, Amos, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.k

Amos

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.k

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man in profile view from the waist up. He has a long white beard, short hair, and wears a patterned robe with layered sleeves. His left hand is gesturing, and his right hand holds a writing implement over a surface. The background includes a circular border with inscriptions and Latin text, set against a finely hatched texture.
Theodor Galle, Isaias, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.d

Isaias

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.d

The image shows a bust of a man within an oval frame, depicting his upper body down to his forearms. He faces forward with a slight upward tilt of his head. The man has a furrowed brow, deep-set eyes, a defined nose, and a full beard. He has wavy, shoulder-length hair partially tucked under a cap decorated with a ribbon and a round ornament. He wears a loose garment with a visible undergarment, and holds a piece of fabric in one hand resting on a ledge. The background is plain, with engraved text, including the name "SOPHONIAS," and smaller inscriptions around the frame.
Theodor Galle, Sophonias, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.q

Sophonias

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.q

The image shows the upper half of a seated person with their head slightly tilted downward and eyes closed. The person has distinct facial features, including a rounded face, softly contoured cheeks, a small mouth, and short curly hair. They are wearing an ornate gown with visible buttons down the front and folds that give it a voluminous look. The person is holding a rolled-up scroll in their left hand, resting on a surface. The background has an oval frame around the figure with inscriptions and the name "NAHUM" at the top. The engraving features detailed lines in a classical or historical artistic style.
Theodor Galle, Nahum, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.o

Nahum

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.o

The image shows a portrait of a man from the chest up. He is positioned in a half-length side profile, facing to the left. The man's facial features include a prominent nose, a thoughtful expression, and a curly beard. He has curly hair peeking out from under a headband. He is wearing a draped garment. His right hand is resting on a ledge or railing in front of him, with the fingers partially curled. The portrait is framed by an oval border, with text written along its edges. The background inside the frame is plain.
Theodor Galle, Joel, published 1613, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.7.j

Joel

Theodor Galle · published 1613 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.7.j