Hartoch Christian of Brunswick

Claes Jansz Visscher (publisher)

Associated Names
Claes Jansz Visscher

Publisher, Dutch, 1586/1587 - 1652

The image shows a series of cityscapes surrounding a central figure on a horse. The city views are depicted from a distance, showing various buildings and landscapes. The central panel features a noble figure on horseback, with a background of rolling hills and a distant townscape. The artwork is detailed with fine lines and a monochromatic color palette. The city illustrations are boxed and labeled, each displaying unique scenic details. The composition is organized with symmetry and balance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.7 × 35 cm (8 9/16 × 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.594


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65369269

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