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Siegfried Barden

German, 1854 - 1917

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The image features a woman and a child beneath a large tree. The woman is seated with the child in her lap. She has long hair and a gentle expression, looking down. The child has curly hair and wide eyes, facing the viewer directly. The woman is draped in a flowing garment, with folds visible. They are outdoors, on grass, with a lamb nearby. In the background, there are stone towers, arched bridges, and a cloudy sky. The image is dated "1511".
Albrecht Dürer, The Virgin and Child with the Pear, 1511, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.4.3

The Virgin and Child with the Pear

Albrecht Dürer · 1511 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1953.4.3

This print shows a man from the waist up, his body turned to the left and his head facing us, with his bent arm resting on a ledge or low wall. The man has pale skin, long, curly hair, and a curving mustache with a pointed beard. He wears a soft hat on his head at an angle, and he is dressed in a textured robe with decorative patterns. The man has a furrowed brow and a neutral expression. The background is plain, and the print is signed "Rembrandt 1639" at the top left.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill, 1639, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.9117

Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1639 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.9117

The image features a celestial scene with multiple figures depicted from head to waist. Two central figures are engaged in a conversation amidst clouds. One figure appears seated, possibly on a throne, holding a book. Both figures have long hair and beards. The robes worn by the figures are detailed. Other figures surround them in a semi-circle, some wearing crowns, holding items like bowls. Heavenly hosts with wings are seen above. The background shows a detailed landscape with trees, a river, and castles nestled in hills.
Albrecht Dürer, Saint John before God and the Elders, probably c. 1496/1498, woodcut on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.39.3

Saint John before God and the Elders

Albrecht Dürer · probably c. 1496/1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1971.39.3

The image is a sketch showing the upper half of two figures. The central figure is a person facing forward with curly hair and eyes looking directly at the viewer. They are wearing loose-fitting clothing. To the left is another figure wearing a hat, shown in profile. Below, there is a sketch of a hand holding objects. The background is plain with slight shading and sketch lines.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Sheet of Studies with the Head of the Artist, a Beggar Man, and Woman and Child, 1651, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.7230

Sheet of Studies with the Head of the Artist, a Beggar Man, and Woman and Child

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1651 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.7230

This is a drawing of a scene featuring celestial and terrestrial elements. The upper portion of the image depicts a heavenly realm with figures, clouds, angels, and an altar. The sun and moon, both with human faces, shine down upon the scene. Stars or sparks descend from the heavens toward the earth below. The lower portion shows a landscape with gestures, vegetation, and animals, responding to the celestial activities above. The composition is detailed, with religious and fantastical motifs, suggesting an allegorical or apocalyptic narrative.
Albrecht Dürer, The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seals, probably c. 1496/1498, woodcut on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.39.4

The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seals

Albrecht Dürer · probably c. 1496/1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1971.39.4

Rembrandt van Rijn, Adam and Eve, 1638, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.7102

Adam and Eve

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1638 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.7102

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and a sky with swirling clouds. A group of figures, including a standing figure with a walking stick, a dog, and a seated pair, are in the foreground. Trees partially obscure the view, leading towards mountainous forms in the distance. The scene is rendered in fine etched lines, creating a monochromatic color palette of various shades of gray.
Ludwig Richter, Rocca di Mezzo, c. 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.c

Rocca di Mezzo

Ludwig Richter · c. 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.c

The image shows a pastoral scene with a coast, a hill, figures, animals, mountains, a sailboat, and a tree, depicted in a detailed etching style with a monochrome color palette.
Ludwig Richter, Monte Circello, 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.b

Monte Circello

Ludwig Richter · 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.b

The image depicts a landscape in an etching technique with detailed line work and shading. Mountains dominate the upper portion, creating depth. Figures near a tree and a rock are visible. The image features a monochromatic palette with dark trees, a lighter sky, and shaded elements.
Ludwig Richter, Olevano, c. 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.d

Olevano

Ludwig Richter · c. 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.d

The image shows a landscape with an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high with clouds above and a castle-like structure in the distance, likely Castel Gandolfo. Figures, including a woman and a child, along with animals, are near a small spring with a cloth and cross. A large tree stands in the center. The artwork's color palette is limited to black, white, and gray, typical of etchings. Vegetation and hills are visible in the background, creating a serene countryside setting.
Ludwig Richter, Castel Gandalfo, c. 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.f

Castel Gandalfo

Ludwig Richter · c. 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.f

Bibliography

2001

  • Luckhardt, Ulrich and Uwe M. Schneede, Private Schätze: über das Sammeln von Kunst in Hamburg bis 1933, exh. cat., Hamburger Kunsthalle, 2001: 214