Artwork
Pelbart of Temesvar Studying in a Garden
Pelbart of Temesvar Studying in a Garden is a print by the Baroque artist Johann Otmar. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.365
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Pelbart of Temesvar Studying in a Garden is a 1620 print by Johann Otmar, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man, identified as Pelbart of Temesvar, sitting in a garden surrounded by trees, lost in study. His serious expression and old-fashioned attire convey a sense of contemplation and intellectual pursuit.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of detail is evident in the rendering of the garden and the man's clothing. The interplay of light and shadow suggests the employment of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates a sense of depth and volume.
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Artist & collection
Artist
This artist carved woodcuts in the 1600s, printing scenes of pens, pages, and scholars at work.
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