Tobias Burying One of the Children of Israel

1543

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

This is an image depicting a group of people interacting with each other outdoors. The scene shows four figures engaging in conversation, with one seated and the others standing around making gestures. The figures are dressed in period clothing, suggesting a historical or biblical context. In the background, there are architectural structures, including a building with an archway and a round structure. Lush foliage and trees provide a natural backdrop. The drawing style includes detailed line work and shading for depth and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.4 x 9.9 cm (2 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 x 10 cm (2 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 27, ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg, New York; gift to NGA, 2011.

Associated Names

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 Hertzberger: no. 27, ii/iii

Inscriptions

lower left in image: THOBIE 2. CAP GP (in monogram); by later hand, upper verso in graphite: P655/1288; by later hand, lower verso in graphite: Pencz. B14 L'histoire de Tobie

Wikidata ID

Q76558996

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