Erasmus Sarcerius

1565

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts an individual from the waist upwards, seated and positioned facing the viewer. The person's facial features are detailed, with a broad forehead, prominent nose, and a neutral expression. He is wearing a distinctive fur hat that covers his head, and his hair is not visible beneath it. The individual is clothed in a garment with fur-like textures, consisting of layers that suggest a robe or coat with a high collar. His hands are visible, and he is holding a book or a pamphlet, with visible text on its cover. Surrounding the figure, there is a background featuring architectural elements, like pillars, and a panel above and below him containing inscriptions. The text surrounding the image is in a font reminiscent of printing or typesetting corresponding to an earlier era. The overall color scheme is monochrome, with the details etched in a style that suggests an engraving or woodcut.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.1 × 8.8 cm (5 9/16 × 3 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1060


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65215518

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