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Anthonis Sallaert

Associated Names
Anthonis Sallaert

Artist, Flemish, c. 1590 - 1658

The image shows the head of a man with a crown of thorns. His face is centered on a fabric, tears are flowing from his eyes. He has long, wavy hair and well-defined facial features including a beard and mustache. The crown of thorns is on his head, with droplets extending from it. The fabric is textured with tassels at the corners and appears to be suspended. The background is plain with a neutral tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.2 x 27.5 cm (14 5/8 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2003.15.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kunsthandlung Helmut H. Rumbler, Frankfurt am Main); purchased 2003 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2007

  • The Baroque Woodcut, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2007 - 2008

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

Q76336036

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