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Henk Vanwalleghem

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The image depicts three human figures and a cherub-like child. The central male figure is resting his head on the lap of a seated female figure. The male has short, curly hair and is mostly unclothed. The female has wavy hair and is dressed in a draped garment. The cherub has wings and is embracing the male. Next to them is a large, stylized animal, likely a dog. Nearby are a quiver of arrows and a bow. The background features trees, clouds, and a chariot being pulled by birds in the distance. There are engraved text and artists' signatures along the bottom edge of the illustration.
Philip Galle, The Death of Adonis, c. 1579, engraving on laid paper, Gift of David H. McDonnell, 2021.112.10

The Death of Adonis

Philip Galle · c. 1579 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2021.112.10

The image depicts a figure from the waist up, facing right. The figure is standing and holding a staff in their right hand. They have straight nose, full lips, wavy hair protruding from under a helmet decorated with feathers and ornate designs. The figure is wearing a draped garment and holding a shield with a carved head of Medusa on the left arm. In the background, there is an owl on a cloud, set against a sky with swirling line patterns.
Jan Pietersz Saenredam, Pallas Athena, c.1595, engraving on laid paper, Gift of David H. McDonnell, 2021.112.9

Pallas Athena

Jan Pietersz Saenredam · c.1595 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2021.112.9

The image shows a person sitting on a stone bench, facing slightly sideways but looking back at the viewer. The person has classical facial features, curly hair with a floral crown, and is wearing draped clothing reminiscent of ancient Greco-Roman attire. They hold a basket of flowers in one arm and a bouquet in the other hand. Flowers in a vase are on the ground nearby. The background includes clouds and mountains. The engraving is detailed in a classical style.
Cornelis Cort, Flora, 1564, engraving on laid paper, Gift of David H. McDonnell, 2021.112.3

Flora

Cornelis Cort · 1564 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2021.112.3