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Richard H. Zinser

German, 1884 - 1984

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The image depicts a bearded man standing with a large curved knife and an object in his hands. He is facing slightly to the left and has a halo drawn around his head. The man has curly hair and a full beard, and is dressed in flowing robes with a belt. He has bead-like decorations hanging from the belt. His feet are visible wearing closed shoes. The background is plain and neutral.
Master of Saint John the Baptist, Saint Bartholomew, 1440s, engraving on laid paper, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2005.125.1

Saint Bartholomew

Master of Saint John the Baptist · 1440s · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2005.125.1

This is a drawing of a circular composition with a central bearded man seated on a rocky landscape holding a staff. He is surrounded by various animals and ornamental foliage. Four smaller circular medallions around the central figure contain winged animals: an eagle, a bull, a lion, and a human figure with scrollwork and decorative patterns. Seated figures engaged in different actions are depicted outside of these medallions, with architectural elements in the background. The drawing is detailed with intricate line work and shading.
Master E.S., Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness with the Lamb of God, Surrounded by the Symbols of the Evangelists and the Four Fathers of the Church, 1466, engraving on laid paper, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2009.42.1

Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness with the Lamb of God, Surrounded by the Symbols of the Evangelists and the Four Fathers of the Church

Master E.S. · 1466 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.42.1

The image shows a person standing with their back to the viewer. The individual is bending over slightly, with their arms across their body. Their head is lowered, and their long, dark hair partially covers their face. The person appears nude in an undefined interior space. The background is textured, dark, and shadowy, with lighter tones hinting at obscured forms or objects. There are no visible accessories or objects, and the image is in monochrome.
Edgar Degas, Après le Bain II (After the Bath II), 1891-1892, lithograph on wove paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.162.1

Après le Bain II (After the Bath II)

Edgar Degas · 1891-1892 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.162.1

The image portrays a seated female figure from her head to the bottom of her robe. She is seated on a ledge, looking down at the infant in her lap. The woman has long hair and wears a detailed robe. The unclothed infant rests against her chest, and she holds a flower in her hand. Behind her is a structure with a lion's head spout flowing water into a basin. The background shows a landscape with hills, mountains, trees, and a castle-like structure on a hill. The image is monochromatic.
Master MZ, Madonna and Child at a Fountain, 1501, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.139

Madonna and Child at a Fountain

Master MZ · 1501 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.139

This is a drawing of a heraldic emblem. The artwork showcases a design of a coat of arms within a circular border, featuring scrollwork and Latin inscriptions. The emblem includes two helmets with plumes, a mitre, shield designs with various heraldic symbols, and angelic figures holding the shields. Latin text on the outer ring references "WILHELMVS EPISCOPVS EYSTETENSIS" and other phrases related to the origins or familial references in heraldry. The composition is symmetrical and detailed, reflecting traditional craftsmanship in European heraldic illustrations.
German 15th Century, Master of Saint John the Baptist, Arms of the Bishopric of Eichstätt and of Its Bishop, Wilhelm of Reichenau, 1480, engraving on laid paper, Anonymous Gift, 2019.187.1

Arms of the Bishopric of Eichstätt and of Its Bishop, Wilhelm of Reichenau

German 15th Century, Master of Saint John the Baptist · 1480 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.187.1

The image shows a person lying down on a textured surface, possibly grass. They are resting on their right elbow, with their left hand near their midsection holding an object. The person's facial features are serene, with a rounded face framed by hair covered by a cloth. The individual is unclothed, and there are no signs of jewelry. The background includes hills, a river, buildings, and a tree to the right of the person.
Augustin Hirschvogel, Death of Cleopatra, 1547, etching on laid paper [counterproof], Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2008.48.2

Death of Cleopatra

Augustin Hirschvogel · 1547 · etching on laid paper [counterproof] ·  Accession ID  2008.48.2

This is a drawing of a scene in a wooded area featuring elaborate vegetation and an animal. The drawing features intricate detailing of a lush landscape with abundant tall trees and verdant leaves. In the foreground, there is an animal beneath a seated woman holding a child on its back. A cloaked figure stands next to them. Above them, a canopy of diverse plants forms an arch. The use of line work and shading creates various textures throughout the composition, giving depth to the greenery, fabric, and ground. This is in the style of Albrecht Dürer, showcasing fine linear details and narrative intricacy typical of his engravings.
Martin Schongauer, The Flight into Egypt, c. 1470/1475, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.31

The Flight into Egypt

Martin Schongauer · c. 1470/1475 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.31

The image features a seated woman with long hair, wearing an elaborate dress and a flower and leaf crown. She holds a mirror in her right hand and her left hand rests on her lap. She wears a necklace with a pendant and sits on a creature with a coiled shell and a dragon-like head. The background has a patterned cross-hatching texture.
Albrecht Altdorfer, An Allegory of Pride, 1506, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2007.126.1

An Allegory of Pride

Albrecht Altdorfer · 1506 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.126.1

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with various figures engaged in discussion. The artwork shows a grand hall or chamber with classical architectural features like columns and arches. In the center, a seated figure gestures while addressing a group of standing and kneeling figures. The scene includes nude figures and a child near the seated figure. The background is detailed with symmetrical elements, shading is used to create depth and texture.
Jean Duvet, The Judgment of Solomon, probably c. 1516, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1945.5.67

The Judgment of Solomon

Jean Duvet · probably c. 1516 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1945.5.67

A road or path curves away from us, past a tall formation, perhaps rocks, to our left, and into a valley filled with trees and a low hill beyond in this stylized, vertical landscape. The painting is created almost entirely with patches of vibrant colors mostly in burnt orange, peach, salmon pink, cobalt and sky blue, and lime and spring green. Most of the patches are applied with visible vertical strokes. Areas of unpainted canvas create white patches, especially on and around the path in front of us. The tall formation to our left is painted mostly in oranges and pinks. The trees in the valley are painted entirely with blues and greens, and the low hill enclosing the scene in the distance comes about three-quarters of the way up the canvas. The sky above is blocked in with pale aquamarine blue and a few touches of shell pink along the horizon.
Paul Cezanne, The Bend in the Road, 1900/1906, oil on canvas, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1985.64.8

The Bend in the Road

Paul Cezanne · 1900/1906 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1985.64.8