Michaeas

published 1613

Theodor Galle after Jan van der Straet

Associated Names
Theodor Galle

Artist, Flemish, c. 1571 - 1633

Jan van der Straet

Artist After, Flemish, 1523 - 1605

The image is an engraving of an individual in profile, facing left. The person has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, visible cheekbone, and defined chin, with slightly curly hair under a cap. They are dressed in ornate clothing and holding a rectangular object. The background is plain with a circular design framing the person, and the name "MICHAEAS" is inscribed above with Latin text. The engraving showcases detailed line work and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.4 x 12.7 cm (6 7/8 x 5 in.)
    sheet: 24.3 x 19 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.7.n

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 17, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Clarence S. Brigham; Grolier Club, New York; (David Tunick Inc., New York); purchased by NGA, 1974.

Associated Names

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. (Johannes Stradanus, Marjolein Leesberg, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 17, state i/ii

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: 14.; around oval in plate: Plango, et vt Israel moeftus mecu, rogo, plangat. MICHAEAS. Christi ortum, et magni iusa reuelo Dei.

Watermarks

close to Heawood 2894

Wikidata ID

Q75125622

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