Johannes Angelius Werdenhagen

1631

Andr. Cramerus Iun. Magdeb.

Associated Names
Andr. Cramerus Iun. Magdeb.

Artist

The image is an engraved portrait depicting Johann Angelus Werdenhagen. He is shown facing the viewer in the center of an elaborate oval frame. Werdenhagen has a mustache and a pointed beard, with his hair styled back. He wears a richly decorated garment with a high ruff collar adorned with lace patterns. The background features textured patterns, scrolls, inscriptions, and ornate detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8.9 × 5 cm (3 1/2 × 1 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1212

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

Q65214643