1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bartholomaeus Spranger and his Late Wife Christina Muller is a 1600 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man and woman surrounded by angels, cherubs, and other figures. The man is on the left, and the woman is in an oval frame on the right. The man has a beard and is wearing a fancy collar. He's holding a spear and looking at the woman. The woman is also dressed up, with a fancy collar and a headband. She's holding a skull and looking at the man. There are many other figures around them, including angels and cherubs. The painting is very detailed and has many symbols. It's an allegory, which means it has a hidden meaning. To learn more, look up the artist Sadeler II, Aegidius.
Aegidius Sadeler or Aegidius Sadeler II (1570–1629) was a Flemish engraver who was principally active at the Prague court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and his successors.
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