Rembret Dodoens

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows the upper body of a man in a seated position, with his head turned slightly to the right. He has a long, defined beard, wearing a cap on his head. The man's facial features include distinct eyes, a prominent nose, and a calm expression. He is dressed in a robe with botanical motifs on the front. His right hand rests on a surface, while his left hand holds a plant with elongated leaves and blossoms. In the background to the upper right, there is an ornate design with a crest featuring an abstract emblem. In the upper left corner, there is text including the name "Rembertus Dodonaeus" and Latin inscriptions. The background is a simple, light-colored space that complements the detailed black and white illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.7 × 9.2 cm (5 × 3 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.350


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65070585

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