Jacob Balthazar Schitz

1670

German 17th Century

Associated Names
German 17th Century

Artist

The image is an engraving of a person in profile view, facing right. The individual has wavy, shoulder-length hair and distinct facial features. They are wearing a garment with a high collar and buttons. The background has intricate cross-hatching patterns. Below the figure, text reads "IACOB BALTH: SCHITZ" followed by "Año 1670".

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.6 x 6.4 cm (3 x 2 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 7.7 x 6.5 cm (3 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.132.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John O'Brien, New Haven, CT; gift to NGA, 1997.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: IACOB BALTH: SCHITZ. / Ano 1670

Wikidata ID

Q75406818

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