Rhetoric

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

The image shows a woman seated on a stone structure or bench. She is leaning slightly forward with her head bent down, looking to the side. Her facial features are defined, with a notable nose and a contemplative expression. She has curly hair tied back, with a few strands framing her face. She is dressed in a flowing garment with detailed folds and a cinched waist. Beside her on the bench are books and a small figure resembling a cherub. The background features a textured wall and an open window or alcove. The word "RHETORICA" is inscribed in the upper left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.122

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 84, State only (copy)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

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

Q65072407

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