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A Donor with a Coat of Arms (Schildbegleiter und Wappenschild mit Schrägbalken), by Hans II Jegli, ink, 1603

A Donor with a Coat of Arms (Schildbegleiter und Wappenschild mit Schrägbalken)

Hans II Jegli

1603

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Donor with a Coat of Arms (Schildbegleiter und Wappenschild mit Schrägbalken) is a 1603 ink by Hans II Jegli, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Hans II Jegli
When & what style?
1603 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting features a man standing on the left side, dressed in a hat, ruffled collar, and ornate clothing. He holds a sword in his right hand and a staff in his left, with his left leg resting on a pedestal. The background is adorned with intricate designs and patterns, including a coat of arms and a banner. The man's attire and the coat of arms suggest that he may be a noble or a member of a prestigious family. The use of gray wash and black ink gives the painting a sense of depth and texture. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialized in creating detailed and intricate designs, often using techniques such as cross-hatching to achieve a sense of depth and texture.

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