Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf

published 1622

Andreas Bretschneider III

Associated Names
Andreas Bretschneider III

Artist, German, c. 1578 - c. 1640

This is a drawing featuring allegorical figures in a mythological scene. The drawing shows a winged angelic figure with a bow and arrow, and a well-dressed woman with a rod, set amidst clouds. Below them, another female figure is posed dynamically, surrounded by objects like an anchor and compass. The detailing highlights the movement and drama of the scene, with flowing drapery and dynamic positioning of the figures adding richness and complexity to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9351

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 16, State -35


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65018745

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