Past Exhibition

Masterpieces of Graphic Art from the Rosenwald Collection

This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding a central scene involving the presentation of a small statue. The figures are depicted with expressive gestures and draperies, exhibiting a classical style with a focus on narrative. In the scene, a bearded man with a staff stands opposite several other figures who hold out a small statue. To the right, there is a smaller figure positioned next to a decorated pedestal with ornate details, supporting another statue. The background contains silhouetted figures, adding depth to the composition. The artwork features fine line work and detailed shading, highlighting the characters and their interactions.
Netherlandish 16th Century, Scene from Ancient History, 16th century, pen and brown and black ink with gray wash, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8876

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    Ground Floor, Central Gallery
This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding a central scene involving the presentation of a small statue. The figures are depicted with expressive gestures and draperies, exhibiting a classical style with a focus on narrative. In the scene, a bearded man with a staff stands opposite several other figures who hold out a small statue. To the right, there is a smaller figure positioned next to a decorated pedestal with ornate details, supporting another statue. The background contains silhouetted figures, adding depth to the composition. The artwork features fine line work and detailed shading, highlighting the characters and their interactions.
Netherlandish 16th Century, Scene from Ancient History, 16th century, pen and brown and black ink with gray wash, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8876

Overview: On view were prints and drawings from the 15th through the 17th centuries. The exhibition was reinstalled for a second showing March 17-May 31, 1954.

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