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Count Giuseppe Archinto

Archinto, Giuseppe Conte

Italian, 1783 - 1861

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Two large moths are positioned centrally in the image, one facing north at the top and the other facing south at the bottom. The color palette consists of black and white, as it is a monochrome illustration. Around the moths, there are smaller insects, including a small moth on the left, a bee below it, another small moth on the right, and beetles positioned at the top left and bottom right corners.
Wenceslaus Hollar, Two Moths and Six Insects, 1646, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4946

Two Moths and Six Insects

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1646 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4946

This print shows a nude woman riding backwards on a large flying goat. The goat faces the right and has its front legs outstretched, while the woman faces the left and has one arm out behind her to grab one of the goat's horns. Her long hair flows out behind her, and her face appears wrinkled. She has a long cloth draped around her right elbow, and in that hand she holds a tall object with a bundle at the top. Below her and the goat, several cherubic figures stand or lay on the ground. They are nude and have small wings. Two stand and hold objects, including a potted plant and a circular object that looks like a large jug or beehive. Closer to us, two of the cherubs are on the ground, one bowing down and one laying with an arm outstretched. The ground they are on appears sandy, with small rocks and sparse patches of grass. Behind the group is a body of water or flat plain. The sky behind the woman on the goat is blank, except for some rays that appear in the top left corner of the print.
Albrecht Dürer, Witch Riding on a Goat, c. 1500/1501, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3556

Witch Riding on a Goat

Albrecht Dürer · c. 1500/1501 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3556

The image shows a landscape with hills, trees, a fallen tree trunk, foliage, two figures, and a dog. The scene is depicted with fine lines, cross-hatching for shading, and a monochromatic color palette of black and white.
Carl August Lebschée, Johannes M. von Hermann, Forest Clearing with an Oak Trunk, 1829, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.635.3

Forest Clearing with an Oak Trunk

Carl August Lebschée, Johannes M. von Hermann · 1829 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.635.3

The image shows two figures. The person on the left is standing, holding a sword and a draped fabric. They have curly, medium-length hair, a beard, and are wearing elaborate clothing. The person on the right is kneeling, unclothed, with a strained facial expression looking up at the standing figure. The backdrop is plain.
Martin Schongauer, Saint Martin Dividing His Cloak, c. 1475, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.63

Saint Martin Dividing His Cloak

Martin Schongauer · c. 1475 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.63

This is a drawing of various insects including butterflies and grasshoppers. The drawing portrays an assortment of insects meticulously sketched with fine lines to represent details in their wings and body structures. At the top, there are two butterflies with distinctive patterns and differences in shading on their wings. Below them, a smaller moth-like insect is depicted with a striped pattern on its body. The lower section showcases a large grasshopper with textured legs and body, detailed enough to emphasize its exoskeleton. To the right, another long-winged insect is presented with its elongated wings spread out. The overall composition harmoniously brings together different species, emphasizing the diversity and complexity of insect anatomy.
Wenceslaus Hollar, Six Insects, 1646, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4940

Six Insects

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1646 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4940

The image shows an arrangement of six butterflies and two beetles. The largest butterfly is positioned centrally at the top, showcasing detailed striped wing patterns. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting solely of black and white shading. Flanking the central butterfly are two smaller butterflies on either side, each with unique patterns, and a smaller beetle is located near the top corners. Beneath the central butterfly, there is a moth with a distinctive dotted pattern and two additional butterflies on either side with different wing shapes and markings.
Wenceslaus Hollar, Five Butterflies, a Moth, a Beetle, and a Spider, 1646, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4949

Five Butterflies, a Moth, a Beetle, and a Spider

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1646 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4949

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man with a neutral expression. He has distinct facial features and wavy, shoulder-length hair covered by a cap. He wears a buttoned garment with a high collar, possibly a robe. In the background, there is a coat of arms with a double-headed eagle and other symbols. Latin text surrounds the portrait. The setting appears formal and suggests a sense of dignity.
Albrecht Dürer, Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg ("Small Cardinal"), 1519, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3544

Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg ("Small Cardinal")

Albrecht Dürer · 1519 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3544

Wenceslaus Hollar, Title Page, 1646, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4939

Title Page

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1646 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4939

The image shows a tranquil rural scene with a thatched roof house among trees and a pond bordered by aquatic plants. A tall, bare tree trunk stands out. The artwork features delicate and precise brushstrokes, creating intricate details. The color palette is monochromatic in varying shades of gray and black. A bird flies above the landscape.
Carl August Lebschée, Johannes M. von Hermann, Withered Tree by a Pond, 1829, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.635.2

Withered Tree by a Pond

Carl August Lebschée, Johannes M. von Hermann · 1829 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.635.2

This is a drawing of a scene featuring a kneeling figure in a robe, another figure with wings, and a celestial figure overhead. The central figure stands in a body of water, draped in cloth, receiving a blessing gesture from another figure standing on a rocky bank. An angelic figure is also present, holding a cloth, with a serene expression. Above them, in the clouds, is a divine being observing the scene. The background shows a landscape with water and rolling hills. The drawing is intricate, with detailed line work and hatching.
Martin Schongauer, The Baptism of Christ, c. 1480/1490, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.32

The Baptism of Christ

Martin Schongauer · c. 1480/1490 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.32