Gottfried Bernhard Götz

Goetz, Gottfried Bernhard
Göz, Gottfried Bernhard

German, 1708 - 1774

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This is a drawing of mythological sea creatures and ships in a dramatic scene set in a tumultuous sea. The drawing depicts mythological figures and creatures intertwined with waves and clouds, with sailing ships navigating the stormy waters in the background. Elaborate ornamental designs frame the scene, adding grandeur and baroque flair to the composition. The composition is executed with a fluid and expressive use of line, creating a dynamic and lively atmosphere.
Gottfried Bernhard Götz, The Horrors of War: A Sea Battle, 1742/1744, pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite, incised throughout and verso reddened for transfer, on laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.97

The Horrors of War: A Sea Battle

Gottfried Bernhard Götz · 1742/1744 · pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite, incised throughout and verso reddened for transfer, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.97

The image shows the upper body of an elderly man holding a pen in his right hand and a scroll in his left hand. He has a prominent nose, full beard, and curly hair. He is dressed in a robe with a purple outer layer, a blue inner layer, and an orange cloak draped over one shoulder. Next to him is the head of a cherub with curly hair. Large wings are visible under the figures. The background is plain, and the image is framed with text at the top and bottom.
Gottfried Bernhard Götz, Saint Matthew the Evangelist, color etching with roulette inked à la poupée on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2005.19.2

Saint Matthew the Evangelist

Gottfried Bernhard Götz · · color etching with roulette inked à la poupée on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2005.19.2

The image shows a bearded man in a robe and mantle, standing with one hand extended and the other holding a book. He has long, curly hair and a flowing beard. Around him is an ornate chair or throne. A winged figure is above him to the right, with a light stream from a triangular form. Another smaller figure is depicted on the ground, holding a scroll and looking up. The background includes buildings.
Gottfried Bernhard Götz, Saint Ambrose Suppressing Heresy, pen and brown ink with gray wash heightened with white, squared in graphite; lower left corner redrawn on an insert, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1983.26.1

Saint Ambrose Suppressing Heresy

Gottfried Bernhard Götz · · pen and brown ink with gray wash heightened with white, squared in graphite; lower left corner redrawn on an insert ·  Accession ID  1983.26.1