Sol (The Sun)

1528

Master IB

Associated Names
Master IB

Artist, German, active c. 1523/1530

The image shows a figure seen from behind, standing upright. The person has a muscular build, a full beard, curly hair, and wears an elaborate sun-themed headpiece. They are dressed in a draped garment, holding a staff and resting their other hand on an oval shield with a lion's face. The background includes lined details, a tree, and foliage. There is text "SOL" at the top right corner and an inscribed box with numbers at the top left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5799

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 14

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2018

  • Sharing Images: Renaissance Prints into Maiolica and Bronze, cat. by Jamie Gabbarelli, NGA, 2018, no.

Bibliography

1802

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

Wikidata ID

Q65023788

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