Erasmus of Rotterdam

1555; published 1601

Frans Huys after Hans Holbein the Younger

Associated Names
Frans Huys

Artist, Flemish, 1522 - 1562

Paul de la Houve

Publisher, French, active 17th century

Hans Holbein the Younger

Artist After, German, 1497/1498 - 1543

The image shows a man sitting at a desk with various objects like an open book, a quill in an ink pot, a folded letter, and an hourglass. A decorated book titled "BIBLIA" is seen on the desk. In the background, there is a window showing a medieval town with a river, boats, and church towers. Inscriptions in Latin are on the wall.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.306

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 132, State ii/ii

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

Q65072370

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