A Censer

c. 1515-1520

Marcantonio Raimondi

Associated Names
Marcantonio Raimondi

Artist, Roman, c. 1480 - c. 1534

This is a drawing of an ornate sculpture featuring two draped female figures supporting a decorative urn. The drawing depicts two allegorical female figures standing back to back in classical draped attire, both posed with one hand raised to support an intricately designed urn on their heads. The urn is adorned with a lattice pattern, fantastical creatures, and a grotesque mask in relief. The base includes ram motifs and ornate detailing. Fine lines and hatching techniques are used to create depth and texture, giving the drawing a highly detailed appearance, reminiscent of classical art forms and architectural ornamentation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate): 30.8 × 16.9 cm (12 1/8 × 6 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7338

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 489


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Carl Schlösser [1827-1884], Elberfeld (Lugt 636); Alphonse Hirsch [1843-1884], Paris (Lugt 133); (sale, C.G. Boerner, Leipzig, May 7-9, 1928, lot 935); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b); gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65023637

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