Dagger Sheath with Nude Woman

Heinrich Aldegrever

Associated Names
Heinrich Aldegrever

Artist, German, 1502 - 1555/1561

The image shows a full-length depiction of a nude human figure standing upright. The person is positioned in a contrapposto stance, with weight primarily on one leg and the other relaxed. Their head is slightly turned to the left, revealing a profile view of their face featuring classical European sculptural attributes such as a defined nose and lips. The figure's hair is flowing with soft, wavy lines, adding a sense of motion. The subject holds a draped fabric in one hand, partially covering the body. The background above the figure shows a pattern resembling smoke or clouds. The lower portion of the image features an intricate floral design with detailed leaves and blossoms arranged vertically. In the top right corner, a square with stylized initials is present. The entire scene is framed within a narrow, decorative elongated panel.

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Artwork overview

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.292

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 214, 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. 214, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q64957486

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