Les divers pourtraicts et figures IV

c. 1600

Master AD

Associated Names
Master AD

Artist, French, active c. 1600

This image depicts two allegorical figures within architectural arches. Two nude figures are shown in each arch, accompanied by symbolic objects. The figure on the left holds a bouquet of flowers and a staff, with a smaller child-like figure nearby. The figure on the right also holds a bouquet of flowers and an elongated object, accompanying a smaller figure. Both figures have flowing hair and dynamic poses, set in a richly cross-hatched background with added depth through light and shadow. The arches are framed by columns, giving a classical architectural style. The drawing is detailed and showcases a high level of craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 5 × 14.5 cm (1 15/16 × 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.1.132

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Nagler Mon., no. 401

  • Series Title

    Les divers pourtraicts et figures: pl.4

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1858

  • Nagler, G.K. Die Monogrammisten und diejenigen bekannten und unbekannten Kunstler aller Schulen .... 5 vols. Munich: G. Franz, 1858-1879. Reprint. Munich: G. Hirth's Verlag, 1919.

Wikidata ID

Q65081116

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