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1681

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Melchior Küsel

Artist, German, 1626 - 1683

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist After, German, 1607 - 1641

This is an illustration of a scene depicting a coat of arms. The drawing features mythical creatures like mermen and mermaids gathered around a shield with heraldic symbols. Above them, a winged figure holds a banner with Latin text. The background includes wispy clouds and sea elements. The style of the artwork resembles classical engravings, emphasizing mythology and heraldry themes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. II, no. 4, State p.162

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65575413

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