Design for a Pendant with a Sphinx with the Body of a Fish Carrying a Man with an Oar

1582

Hans Collaert the Elder

Associated Names
Adriaen Collaert

Artist, Flemish, Flemish, 1560 - 1618

Philip Galle

Publisher, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

Hans Collaert the Elder

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1530 - 1581

This is an engraving of a creature with the scaly body of a fish, the head and torso of a human, and arms that end in long, sharp claws. The creature faces the right and wears an intricate crown, earrings, and a necklace. A human-like figure sits atop the creature while holding a long pole. The heads of the two figures both have chains leading from them that connect at the top, converging at a jeweled section with swirling ribbon. The lower part of the creature transforms into a tiered ornament with hanging elements resembling jewels or droplets. The background is plain paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2812

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 1658, State i/ii

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 Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Collaert Dynasty, Ann Diels and Marjolein Leesburg, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 1658, state i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q64957264

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