Johann Heinrich Schönfeld

German, 1609 - c. 1682

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This is a drawing of a religious scene in an architectural setting. The composition shows a group surrounding a large crucifix within an interior featuring tall columns and an arched ceiling. Divided into distinct sections, the space includes decorative elements and drapery. Each figure wears a long robe. A table with an open book stands in the background, visible through beams of light. The drawing uses line work to convey depth and detail, reflecting attention to proportion and perspective.
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld, A Crucifix in a Church with Saints Thomas Aquinas, Mary Magdalene, Albertus Magnus, and Others, 1655, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2001.94.1

A Crucifix in a Church with Saints Thomas Aquinas, Mary Magdalene, Albertus Magnus, and Others

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld · 1655 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.94.1
This is a drawing of a skeletal figure in a sarcophagus with the inscription "VANITAS ET STRVA." The image contains a skeleton lying within a sarcophagus or open coffin, along with symbols of vanity and mortality like a skull and a broken urn. To the right, a goat is next to scattered book pages. In the background are a stone wall and trees. This scene is common in vanitas art, reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and possessions.
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld, Democritus Meditating, 1654, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2003.15.2

Democritus Meditating

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld · 1654 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2003.15.2
The image shows the upper body of a person turned slightly to the right, with a profile view. The person is wearing an ornate helmet with a plume and decorative patterns. The facial features include a strong jawline and prominent nose, and the neck has detailed muscular contours. The individual is dressed in armor with detailed designs, including shoulder guards and a chest piece adorned with decorative motifs. The background consists of diagonal hatching, emphasizing the subject without any discernible objects or scenery.
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld, Bust of a Bearded Warrior, 1626, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.164.5

Bust of a Bearded Warrior

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld · 1626 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.164.5
The image is an etching on a sheet of paper depicting a profile view of a man from the shoulders up. The man is positioned in a slight three-quarter profile facing to the right. He has distinctive facial features, including a prominent nose and defined jawline, with a balding head that has a fringe of closely cut hair. The man is wearing a garment that appears to have a high collar or draped fabric around his neck. The etching is placed on a plain, speckled paper background, which is minimally textured, and has sparse markings, including a signature "Schonfeld" and a potential numbering in the lower right corner of the paper.
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld, Bust of a Monk, 1626, etching on laid paper mounted on buff paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.60

Bust of a Monk

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld · 1626 · etching on laid paper mounted on buff paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.60
The image shows a profile view of a person's head and upper body, facing to the right. The person is positioned in a left-facing profile, with their head slightly turned. They have well-defined facial features with a prominent nose and chin, and their hair is styled in an elaborate updo that is neatly gathered at the back of the head. The person is seen wearing a garment that appears to drape over their shoulders, and they wear a necklace with a small pendant visible. The background is a textured surface composed of pencil or etching lines, creating a sense of depth against the otherwise plain backdrop.
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld, Bust of a Woman, 1626, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.164.4

Bust of a Woman

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld · 1626 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.164.4
The image displays a portrait of a bearded man. He is depicted from the waist up, in a three-quarter view, gazing upward and to the left. His chin is slightly raised, and he has a prominent nose and deep-set eyes. He has a well-defined, curly beard and wavy hair falling around his forehead and ears. He is covered in a loose cloth over his left shoulder, exposing most of his chest. The background consists of a sketch-like pattern of cross-hatched lines, creating depth and contrast with the outlined figure. The sketch is framed by a plain, grainy texture.
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld, Bust of a Bearded Man, 1626, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.164.6

Bust of a Bearded Man

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld · 1626 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.164.6
The image shows the upper half of a person's body in a three-quarter view, slightly turned to the left. They have long hair that falls over their shoulders, partially covered by a draped garment. The person is wearing a long-sleeved garment with folds apparent around the chest and arm areas, and one hand is delicately placed on their chest while the other hand rests lower, grasping a part of the garment. The background features a textured, diagonal hatching pattern.
Gabriel Ehinger, The Virgin, c. 1680, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.151.2

The Virgin

Gabriel Ehinger · c. 1680 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2000.151.2
This is a drawing featuring various objects and scenes symbolizing the theme of vanitas. The scene includes a seated figure, a barren landscape, skeletal remains, a skull, and other symbolic objects. An inscription at the bottom reads "Vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas." A barren tree arches over the central composition, while a figure stands headless on the left. The composition uses a monochromatic palette and intricate lines, typical of the etching technique. The landscape and symbolic imagery evoke a sense of reflection on mortality.
Gabriel Ehinger, Democritus in Meditation, c. 1670, etching on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2019.133.1

Democritus in Meditation

Gabriel Ehinger · c. 1670 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.133.1
This is a drawing of a group of figures by a river in a historical setting. The foreground displays several figures engaged in various activities, such as kneeling by the water and holding vessels. The background features architectural ruins, including a large, weathered wall with columns. There is also a diverse array of figures engaged in different actions, including some on horseback and others holding spears or standing.
Melchior Küsel, Gideon Selects His Army at the River Jordan, c. 1655/1660, etching and engraving on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2020.47.3

Gideon Selects His Army at the River Jordan

Melchior Küsel · c. 1655/1660 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.47.3