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Alfred Hubert

Alfred Gabriel Hubert

French, 1831- c. 1908

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The image is an etching of a man seated with his left arm resting on a table. He has a long face, elongated nose and lips, and long, curly hair falling to his shoulders. The man wears a wide-brimmed hat, and his clothing includes a collar and puffy sleeves. Books and papers are stacked on the table beside him. The background consists of blank walls.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan Asselijn, c. 1647, etching, drypoint and burin, Rosenwald Collection, 1944.2.61

Jan Asselijn

Rembrandt van Rijn · c. 1647 · etching, drypoint and burin ·  Accession ID  1944.2.61

The image shows a man in profile, holding a staff with a cross at the top. He is wearing a long tunic, with curly hair and a beard. The background has textured detail. A plaque with inscriptions is next to his foot.
Albrecht Dürer, Saint Philip, 1526, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3553

Saint Philip

Albrecht Dürer · 1526 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3553

This is a drawing of a monument with allegorical figures. The central structure is decorated with two winged figures playing trumpets and a large bird on top. Below, there is a sculpted base with classical adornments. A fallen figure lies at the base, surrounded by buildings and vegetation. The artist uses intricate line work to show texture and depth.
Rembrandt van Rijn, The Phoenix or the Statue Overthrown, 1658, etching and drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.163

The Phoenix or the Statue Overthrown

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1658 · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  1946.21.163

The image shows an engraving of a woman seated in a regal pose. She has a long face, high forehead, serene expression, curly hair with an elaborate headdress, ornate attire, including a dress with a high lace ruff collar and voluminous sleeves. She wears multiple strands of pearls, holds a scepter in her right hand, and a globe with a cross in her left hand. The background features detailed engravings, heraldic emblems, text around the border, and a text block at the bottom.
Francis Delaram, Elizabetha Anglia et Francae et Hibe. Reginae(Queen Elizabeth), engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.401

Elizabetha Anglia et Francae et Hibe. Reginae(Queen Elizabeth)

Francis Delaram · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.401

This is a drawing of a grand architectural interior with a gathering of figures. The scene is intricately detailed, depicting numerous figures gathered in a richly adorned architectural setting. The composition is dominated by towering arches and columns that draw the eye upwards. The left side of the drawing features a group of figures standing in a cluster, and on the right, a figure is seated on an elevated platform and approached by two other figures dressed in elaborate attire. Light and shadow are used effectively, especially in the folds of the drapery and the textures of the stone and fabric, adding depth to the scene.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Medea, or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa, 1648, etching, with touches of drypoint, on European (white) paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.7128

Medea, or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1648 · etching, with touches of drypoint, on European (white) paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.7128

The image shows an engraving of a woman with a bust portrait. She is facing slightly to her left, looking directly at the viewer. The woman has a softly rounded face, a straight and narrow nose, and full lips. Her dark, wavy hair is styled with curls framing her face, and she wears a crown or decorative headpiece. She is dressed in a luxurious gown with an embellished bodice, likely featuring a fleur-de-lis pattern. The gown has ruffles, bows, and elaborate jewelry details. She also wears a pearl necklace. The background has a textured pattern, and a large oval frame surrounds the portrait, with text and a crown and shield emblem at the bottom, indicating her royal status.
Robert Nanteuil, Anne of Austria, Queen of France and Navarre, 1660, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6660

Anne of Austria, Queen of France and Navarre

Robert Nanteuil · 1660 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6660