To Clothe the Naked

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

The image shows an interior scene with three figures. One figure is seated while the other two are standing. The seated figure has a halo around its head and is gesturing with its hands. One of the standing figures is offering a bowl to the seated figure. The figures are dressed in robes. There is an inscription above them. The scene is rendered with intricate details and cross-hatching techniques to convey texture and depth. The composition is within a circular border. The focus is on the interaction among the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6721

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 72, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

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

Q65020057

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