Pieter Brueghel, the Younger

1606

Aegidius Sadeler II after Bartholomaeus Spranger

Associated Names
Aegidius Sadeler II

Artist, Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629

Marcus Christoph Sadeler

Publisher, Flemish, 1614 - 1650

Bartholomaeus Spranger

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1546 - 1611

The image is an engraving of a man's partial portrait within an oval border. He has a stern expression, a long beard, and a receding hairline with short hair on top. His attire appears traditional or historical with a ruffled collar. Surrounding the oval frame are other figures, including one on the left holding a staff and one on the right blowing a trumpet. Above the portrait, a cherubic figure holds a compass, while below, a putto leans over a skull. The scene is set on an ornate base with intricate designs and a text inscription at the bottom, against a dark backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7625

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 279, State iii/v


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65018533

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