Barthel Beham

Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand I

Maker

Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)

Title

Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand I

Year

1531

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

engraving

Supports

Dimensions

20.3 x 13.2 cm (8 x 5 3/16 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Lettered within image UR: 'BB'; and below image: 'Proximus a summo ... Ann[o] M D XXXI'.

Stamped on verso with collector's marks of Berhard Hausmann (1784-1874), Lugt 377, and Peter Gellatly (1831-1912), Lugt 1185.

Watermark: Cardinal's hat with cross above, most similar to Briquet 3411.

Identification

Standard Reference Number

Hollstein 91.II

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

49.003

Type

Exhibition History

Helen M. Danforth
A Tribute
Jun 21, 1985 – Sep 08, 1985
German Renaissance Graphics from the Museum's Collection
Nov 28, 1961 – Jan 07, 1962
German Etchings and Engravings
Apr 30, 1953 – Jun 09, 1953

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Tombstone

Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)
Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand I, 1531
engraving
20.3 x 13.2 cm (8 x 5 3/16 inches) (plate)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 49.003

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