To House the Pilgrims

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

This is a drawing of three individuals interacting at the threshold of a door. The scene is depicted within a circular frame and is rendered in an intricate and detailed engraving style. The main figure on the left is clothed in a long robe and large hat, with one hand raised as if gesturing, while holding a cane with the other hand. The central figure, a woman, is wearing a headscarf and long dress, and is depicted with a hand resting on the shoulder of the man on the left, holding a small purse. The third figure stands at a doorway, with one foot on the threshold. The background shows a textured wall and cobbled ground. The engraving displays attention to the folds and textures of the clothing, as well as the facial expressions and body language of each individual.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6724

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 71, 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

Q65020065

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