Nicandro and Amarilli

1640

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist, German, 1607 - 1641

This is a drawing of a group of figures in an outdoor setting. The drawing depicts one central figure, possibly an old man with a beard, using a staff or cane, standing on the left-hand side. He is gesturing towards a group on the right that appear to be engaged in an intense action. The group consists of several figures positioned closely together, with some kneeling or bending over, possibly attending to something or interacting with each other. The background is filled with sketchy outlines of trees and clouds, giving a sense of an outdoor scene. The drawing is made with fine lines and hatching to create shading and form. The style suggests an illustration or preparatory sketch, focusing on capturing movement and emotion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 6.4 x 9 cm (2 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.37

  • Series Title

    G.B. Guarini's "Il pastor fido"


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1985

  • Kaufmann, Thomas Dacosta. "A Census of Drawings from the Holy Roman Empire, 1540-1680, in North American Collections" Central European History xviii, 1 (1985):4-13, 70-74, 77.

Inscriptions

across bottom in brown ink: 26. Nicandro Amarilli

Wikidata ID

Q64582068

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