Conrad Goltzius

Goltz, Conrad

Dutch, active 1587 - active c. 1597

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The engraving shows a woman standing in an upright posture facing the viewer. She has detailed facial features and styled hair with a hairpiece. She wears an elaborate gown with patterns, lace, and accessories. She holds a branch in her right hand and rests her left hand on a peacock. The background features architectural motifs, sculptural figures, and circular emblems with classical scenes. Latin text accents the image.
Conrad Goltzius, Johann Bussemacher, Pride, engraving on laid paper with liftable flap, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1048

Pride

Conrad Goltzius, Johann Bussemacher · · engraving on laid paper with liftable flap ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1048

The image depicts a man standing with his torso slightly turned and his legs apart. His face is forward with a composed expression, and he has prominent facial features including a high forehead. He wears a hat with a feather, and his hair is not distinctly visible. The man is dressed in elaborate clothing featuring an ornately patterned coat with a large collar, a detailed doublet, and hose. He is holding a small bunch of plants in one hand and wears a necklace. Beside him is a lion, lying down with its head up. The background includes a tiled floor, a coat of arms in the upper right corner, and text surrounding the figure, with a decorative border enclosing the entire scene.
Conrad Goltzius, Frederick IV, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.487

Frederick IV

Conrad Goltzius · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.487