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Ulrich Schwaiger (?)

Hanns Lautensack

1554

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Ulrich Schwaiger (?) is a 1554 ink by Hanns Lautensack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Hanns Lautensack
When & what style?: 1554 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a man sitting at a desk, holding a metal cup in his right hand. He is dressed in a hat and a robe with a high collar, and his left hand rests on a piece of paper. The background features a landscape with buildings and mountains. A small, detailed portrait of a man's head is visible in the upper-left corner, adding an extra layer of interest to the composition. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject lost in thought as he gazes out at the viewer. If you're interested in learning more about the Renaissance movement, you might want to explore the works of other artists from this period.