Three Oriental Figures

c. 1480/1500

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

Martin Schongauer

Related Artist, German, c. 1450 - 1491

The image portrays three individuals in a line from left to right. The person on the left is in profile view, facing right. Their hair is tied up in a turban-like shape. They wear layered clothing with long sleeves. Their hands are raised, gesturing towards the middle figure. The central figure is in profile facing left, with exaggerated facial features, and a large turban. They wear an ornate garment with fur trimming. The person on the right is in profile facing left, with facial hair and a wrapped turban. Their attire includes a shirt with rolled-up sleeves. The background is plain with an aged texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.1 × 16.2 cm (4 3/8 × 6 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.61.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

D'Arenberg Collection, Brussels and Westphalila (Lugt 567); (David Tunick, New York); purchased by National Gallery of Art, 1974.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right, in plate: M (cross) S;

Wikidata ID

Q65565444