Title Plate with Designs for Pendants

1582

Hans Collaert the Elder

Associated Names
Adriaen Collaert

Artist, Flemish, Flemish, 1560 - 1618

Hans Collaert the Elder

Artist, Netherlandish, 1530 - 1581

Philip Galle

Publisher, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

This is a black and white print featuring two large pendants resembling fantastical fish or sea dragons. Each creature supports a small human figure on its back, sitting on top of large seashells. The sea creatures hang from chains suspended from ornate jewels at the top of the image, and more jewels dangle from the bottoms of the creatures. Below the creatures is a separate design, where a central figure holds a trident and stands atop an elaborate decorative frame containing two lines of text. The text is surrounded by a border filled with decorative elements such as scrolling leaves, floral motifs, and the heads of animals. The background of the print is beige paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2813

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 1654, State i/iv


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. 1654, state i/iv.

Wikidata ID

Q64957265

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