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Prince Karl Paar

Austrian, 1772 - 1819

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The image shows a person standing upright. The individual is facing slightly to the left, with their left arm bent at the elbow and their hand either resting on a hip or holding an object. Their right arm is extended downward, holding a palm branch and resting it on a grid-like structure. The person has delicate facial features with a gentle expression. Their hair is styled in soft curls that form a halo around the head, cut short above the ears. They are dressed in a long robe with wide sleeves, gathered and layered. The robe has decorative details along the edges. The person holds a book in their left hand. The grid-like structure has small protrusions. The background is plain, with no distinct features, focusing on the person and their attire.
Martin Schongauer, Saint Lawrence, c. 1490/1491, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1944.2.71

Saint Lawrence

Martin Schongauer · c. 1490/1491 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1944.2.71