Pride

Conrad Goltzius

Associated Names
Conrad Goltzius

Artist, Dutch, active 1587 - active c. 1597

Johann Bussemacher

Publisher, German, active c. 1577 - c. 1627

The engraving shows a woman standing in an upright posture facing the viewer. She has detailed facial features and styled hair with a hairpiece. She wears an elaborate gown with patterns, lace, and accessories. She holds a branch in her right hand and rests her left hand on a peacock. The background features architectural motifs, sculptural figures, and circular emblems with classical scenes. Latin text accents the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper with liftable flap

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1048

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 9

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 Hertzberger

2018

  • Schmidt, Suzanne Karr. Interactive and Sculptural Printmaking in the Renaissance. Leiden and Boston: Brill, 2018, pp. 380-391, Fig. 2.16A-B.

Wikidata ID

Q65508194

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