The Triumph of Fame

c. 1539

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

This is a detailed drawing of a procession featuring elephants and classical figures. The scene depicts a winged figure standing atop an elephant blowing a trumpet, with the elephants adorned with decorations. The backdrop includes columns, arches, and obelisks. The figures are dressed in classical Roman attire. The style is reminiscent of early engravings or etchings, focusing on detailed line work and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2728

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 99, State i/iv

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

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 Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64956862

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