Les divers pourtraicts et figures XII

c. 1600

Master AD

Associated Names
Master AD

Artist, French, active c. 1600

This is an image of a series of scenes featuring figures beneath arches. The scene is divided into four sections, each with an arch overhead. The figures in each section are depicted in dynamic poses, appearing to be carrying other figures or objects, creating a sense of movement and strength. The figures are muscular and detailed linework emphasizes their athletic forms. There are suggestions of objects, possibly weapons, and dramatic postures and interactions. The background hints at architectural settings, with columns and arches providing depth. The use of shading enhances the three-dimensionality of the figures and settings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 4.9 × 14.5 cm (1 15/16 × 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.1.140

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Nagler Mon., no. 401

  • Series Title

    Les divers pourtraicts et figures: pl.12

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

Q65081134

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