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Rudolf L. Baumfeld

Austrian, active in the United States, 1903-1988

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The image shows a historical portrait of a man. He has a moustache, a pointed beard, wavy hair, and is wearing a high-collared shirt with decorative buttons. A medallion is visible around his neck. The portrait is set within an ornate oval frame with leaf or feather designs. There are additional ornamental details, including an emblem with three stars, Latin inscriptions, and decorative motifs in the background.
Michel Lasne, Jacques Callot, engraving, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.246

Jacques Callot

Michel Lasne · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1969.15.246

This is a drawing of a historical procession. The scene is set in an architectural environment with an archway in the background that features classical columns and statues. A canopy is held above an ornately dressed figure who is seated on a horse. This central figure is approached by a group of figures on foot, some holding lances and marching in formation. The foreground features elegantly dressed figures, with detailed clothing and headwear. The scene conveys a sense of order and ceremonial importance, with fine details in the clothing and architecture.
Antonio Tempesta, Triumphal Entry of Margaret of Austria, 1612, etching, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.191

Triumphal Entry of Margaret of Austria

Antonio Tempesta · 1612 · etching ·  Accession ID  1969.15.191

The image shows swirling clouds and sinuous lines in the sky, with various figures. Below are dynamic, curved lines outlining figures resembling mythical creatures with wings and horns. Architectural shapes resembling classical columns and a domed building are present in the lower section.
Alfonso Parigi II, Lucifer and Demons Fleeing Saint Michael, etching, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.917

Lucifer and Demons Fleeing Saint Michael

Alfonso Parigi II · · etching ·  Accession ID  1969.15.917

The image shows a bust portrait of a man in an engraved style. His head and shoulders are visible in profile facing right, with detailed facial features like a moustache, goatee, and wavy hair down to his neck. He wears a period jacket with a prominent collar. The portrait is set in an ornate frame with cherubs and decorative scrollwork. Cherubs hold items like a trumpet, feathers, and stars, and are positioned around the frame. A cherubic figure sits on a skull to the left, and stylized faces are at the bottom. The background has classical architectural elements and a large text panel underneath the bust in French. The composition is detailed in a Baroque style emphasizing its historical and decorative context.
Abraham Bosse, Jacques Callot, in or after 1635, etching, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.1

Jacques Callot

Abraham Bosse · in or after 1635 · etching ·  Accession ID  1969.15.1

This is a drawing of an architectural scene featuring a dance performance. The image shows a spacious courtyard surrounded by columns and arches forming an arcade. In the foreground, a group of dancers in intricate attire are performing a synchronized dance. Above them, the sky is filled with clouds and angelic or celestial figures. The composition has detailed line work, conveying grandeur and celebration. The inscription at the bottom reads "Trionfo Di S. Orsola In Cielo E Ballo Di Romani Vincitori." The drawing conveys a mood of festivity and heavenly glory intertwined with architectural splendor.
Alfonso Parigi II, The Triumph of Saint Ursula in Heaven and the Roman Conquerors, etching, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.920

The Triumph of Saint Ursula in Heaven and the Roman Conquerors

Alfonso Parigi II · · etching ·  Accession ID  1969.15.920

This drawing features six tall, lanky figures in theatrical attire. Each figure has a distinct costume suggesting a performance or masquerade theme. The intricate line work captures a sense of movement and depth. In the background, there is a cityscape, adding context to the scene. The drawing combines realism with playful exaggeration in its portrayal of the figures.
Stefano Della Bella, Pantaloons, 1632, etching, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.249

Pantaloons

Stefano Della Bella · 1632 · etching ·  Accession ID  1969.15.249

The image shows a man seated, facing slightly to the viewer's right with a stern expression. He has high cheekbones, a sharp nose, shoulder-length wavy hair, a mustache, and a goatee. He wears a collared shirt with lacework and a doublet with buttons, and holds a narrow tool or pencil in his right hand resting on papers on the table before him. Various drawing tools and items, including a compass, are on the table. The background features parallel hatching lines.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Martin van den Enden I, Jacques Callot, engraving, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.247

Jacques Callot

Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Martin van den Enden I · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1969.15.247

This is a drawing of a caravan of camels and horses traveling across a landscape. The scene shows a procession of riders and animals in motion. In the foreground, there are figures mounted on horses and camels, dressed in flowing garments and hats. The background features a sketched landscape with more figures, creating depth. The image suggests a narrative of journey or travel through foreign lands. The text at the top in French adds a poetic element to the scene.
Jacques Callot, The Bohemians Marching: The Vanguard, 1621, etching and engraving on laid paper, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.133

The Bohemians Marching: The Vanguard

Jacques Callot · 1621 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1969.15.133

This is a drawing of a group scene with individuals dressed in period clothing. The figures wear attire reminiscent of the late Renaissance or early Baroque period, featuring ruffled collars and elaborate cloaks. The individuals are gathered around a central figure on steps. The setting is a structured interior space with defined lines suggesting wooden paneling or drapery. The arrangement and posture of the figures suggest interaction or dialogue, with one central character gesturing towards the left of the frame.
Antonio Tempesta, Italian Prince before Margaret of Austria, 1612, etching, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.192

Italian Prince before Margaret of Austria

Antonio Tempesta · 1612 · etching ·  Accession ID  1969.15.192

This etching depicts a central person riding a horse, surrounded by other people. The central person is wrapped in a cloak with a large ruff and wears a hat adorned with a feather. A person walking next to them holds a large parasol. Behind this person are two others on horseback also wearing cloaks. One of them has a sword strapped to their waist. Behind the riding group are rows of men in hats walking on foot, carrying upright spears or pikes. The ground they travel on has small rocks, and the sky is gray.
Raffaello Schiaminossi, Margaret of Austria on Horseback, 1612, etching, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.184

Margaret of Austria on Horseback

Raffaello Schiaminossi · 1612 · etching ·  Accession ID  1969.15.184