Joachim Ernest, Elector of Brandenburg

Lucas Kilian

Associated Names
Lucas Kilian

Artist, German, 1579 - 1637

The image displays an engraved portrait of a man. He is shown from the chest up, facing slightly to the left in a three-quarter view. The man has wavy hair styled back, a full mustache, and a short pointed beard. His expression is neutral and he looks directly at the viewer. The man is dressed in ornate, period-style clothing with intricate patterns and embellishments. He wears a high collar with lace, detailed embroidery, and a sash draped over one shoulder. The background features a finely engraved decorative oval surround with inscribed text along the outer edge, framing the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19 × 13.5 cm (7 1/2 × 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.732

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 293, State only


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

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Amsterdam: Van Gendt & Co., 1976: Vol. XVII, no. 293.

Wikidata ID

Q65361620

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