Head of the Executioner

1658

Prince Rupert of the Pfalz after Jusepe de Ribera

Associated Names
Prince Rupert of the Pfalz

Artist, German, 1619 - 1682

Jusepe de Ribera

Artist After, Spanish, 1591 - 1652

The image depicts a profile view of a man's head and upper shoulders. He is facing to the right with the side of his face visible, showing distinct facial features including a nose, beard, and mustache. His hair is covered by a headscarf or turban that is tied at the back. The man is wearing a draped garment. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is a dark, textured surface that contrasts with the man's lighter face and clothing, emphasizing the subject.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint with engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.6 × 17.4 cm (5 3/4 × 6 7/8 in.)
    plate: 13 × 16.3 cm (5 1/8 × 6 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.325

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

recto: in plate, at upper left: Rp f [with a crown above]; below image, in graphite: St. Jean gravé en maniere noir par le Prince Palatin Robert. Inventeur de cet [text incomplete]; verso: at lower left, in graphite: 12 J / C 2990 ; at lower right, in graphite: 40008

Markings

none

Watermarks

fleur-de-lis fragment

Wikidata ID

Q65081901

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