Capricci di varie battaglie (Frontispiece)

1635

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist, German, 1607 - 1641

The image is an engraving of a man with a mustache and wavy hair, wearing an elaborate outfit. Surrounding the man is an oval frame with decorative elements and four cherubic figures engaged in various activities. Below the portrait is a banner with an inscription and the year "1637." The background is filled with intricate line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.3 x 14 cm (4 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 24

  • Series Title

    Capricci di varie battaglie

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

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: GIONN. GVILLIEMO BAVR / PICTOR

Wikidata ID

Q65022286

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