Design for a Pendant with Sea-Monster Carrying a Woman on a Shell Flanked by a Triton and a Man with an Oar

1582

Hans Collaert the Elder

Associated Names
Adriaen Collaert

Artist, Flemish, Flemish, 1560 - 1618

Philip Galle

Publisher, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

Hans Collaert the Elder

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1530 - 1581

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative design featuring mythical elements. The image presents a detailed illustration of a fantastical creature resembling a sea dragon adorned with classical-style embellishments. The creature's head is on the left, showing a wide open mouth, while ornate swirling designs emanate from it. Above, a circular emblem sits ornamented with scrolling motifs. The top of the design includes ribbon-like elements swirling outward. The drawing showcases detailed line work and hatching to depict texture and depth in this stylized composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2809

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 1661, State i/ii

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

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Collaert Dynasty, Ann Diels and Marjolein Leesburg, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 1661, state i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q64957258

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