Virginius Killing His Daughter

c. 1546/1547

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

This is a drawing of several figures in an interior setting. The group is wearing historical attire. In the center, one figure is being led or restrained by two others, one of whom is holding a sword. Other figures are nearby, engaged in conversation or debate. One figure is sitting on a throne-like chair holding a spear. The background includes architectural elements such as columns and spears against a wall, suggesting a formal or judicial setting. The style features intricate linework and shading, typical of etchings or engravings, giving the image a detailed appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6716

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 125, State only

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, C.G. Boerner, Leipzig, May 7-9, 1928, no. 895); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b), 1928; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1990

  • Eva/Ave: Woman in Renaissance and Baroque Prints, NGA, 1990, no. 13, repro.

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

1990

  • Russell 1990, cat.no.13.

Wikidata ID

Q65020048

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