Capricci di varie battaglie (Title Page)

1635

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist, German, 1607 - 1641

This is an image of a battle-themed scene with a banner inscribed "CAPRICCI DI VARIE BATTAGLIE di Gio Guglielmo Baur 1635." The drawing shows a mounted figure on horseback blowing a trumpet with a flag, alongside war implements like cannons and cannonballs in the foreground. Other figures in the background are raising flags and possibly preparing for battle. The image features strong lines, detailed shading, and a central focus on the large banner.

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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

    1945.5.20

  • 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 center in plate: CAPRICCI / DI VARIE BATTAGLIE / di / Gio Guglielmo Baur / 1635

Wikidata ID

Q65022287

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