Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf

published 1622

Andreas Bretschneider III

Associated Names
Andreas Bretschneider III

Artist, German, c. 1578 - c. 1640

The image is a black and white etching showing several individuals in period clothing in front of a castle-like building. In the foreground on the right, a couple is seated on the ground. The man is reclined with his body mostly visible, and the woman is partially turned towards him. He wears a wide-brimmed hat with a feather, a fitted jacket, and breeches, with facial hair visible on his face, while the woman has an intricate hairstyle and wears a dress with a detailed, wide collar. They seem to be conversing closely. Nearby, to the left, another seated couple can be seen, with the man holding a goblet and wearing a ruffled collar and patterned sleeves. The woman beside him, with her hair adorned simply, appears to be serving or interacting with him while holding a jug and a metal plate. Behind them stands another woman, shown in full-length, with an elaborate dress that includes layers of fabric and fur trim. In the background is a large architectural structure resembling a castle or manor house with rounded towers and visible stonework, surrounded by trees. The scene conveys a sense of a leisurely afternoon in a courtyard or garden setting adjacent to the building.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9354

  • 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

Q65018748

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