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1539

Heinrich Aldegrever

Associated Names
Heinrich Aldegrever

Artist, German, 1502 - 1555/1561

The image shows two figures seated amongst clouds. The central figure is an individual with long hair and a beard, exhibiting aged features and expressive eyes. He is dressed in robes and holds an open book. The other figure, possibly an angel, has long wavy hair and holds a scroll. Rays of light emanate above the central figure. The background consists of swirling clouds. The upper right corner of the image shows the year "1539" and an artist's monogram.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.239

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 57, State only

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. 57, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q64957369

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