David Casting Off His Robes at the News of the Death of His Son

1540

Heinrich Aldegrever

Associated Names
Heinrich Aldegrever

Artist, German, 1502 - 1555/1561

The image shows three men, one seated and two standing. The seated man has a beard, expressive eyebrows, and a turban-like headpiece. He wears a robe and holds a staff. The man closest to him has a balding head, a beard, a mustache, and wears a formal garment. The third man wears a hat. Their attire is detailed with elaborate patterns and gathered sleeves. The background includes textured elements and architectural columns on the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.221

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 28, State ii/ii

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.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Heinrich Aldegreaver, Ursula Mielke, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 28, state ii/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q64957326

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