Medea Returning the Penates to Jason

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

The image shows two figures. One figure is seated and the other is standing. The seated figure is partially covered by a cloth, with short, curly hair and looking at the standing figure. The standing figure is wearing a detailed helmet and a short, pleated garment. Their hand is extended towards the seated figure, holding a small sculpture of a winged creature with a humanoid figure on top. The background has detailed drapery hanging in soft folds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6718

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 121, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. Meyer [19th century] (Lugt 1813); (sale, C.G. Boerner, Leipzig, May 7-9, 1928, no. 890); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b), 1928; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

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

Q65020051

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