Who painted Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres?

Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres was painted by Johannes Ernst Spangenberg in 1783.

Where can I see Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres?

Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres?

Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres

Johannes Ernst Spangenberg , 1783

Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Johannes Ernst Spangenberg. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: at center: Anne Andres [red ink] were / born in Greenwich Township in Sussex County / and the State of West New Jersey the 12th day of Febru- / ary Anno Domini 1783: Her Father named Bernard / Andres and her Mother Mary Andres. Soon after / her birthday She were Christian like baptized, her / Godfather and Godmother were her beloved Parents- / Remember that Jesus Christ of the Seed of David was raised from the / Dead, according to my Gospel. 2 Timothy 2 - vers 8 [black ink]

About this work

This painting is a Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres. It was made in 1783, a time when detailed documents like this were important for recording life events. The artist likely put a lot of care into creating it, as it was a significant record. You can learn more about this type of art by looking into the movement: Romanticism.

Overview

This drawing is a Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres, created by Johannes Ernst Spangenberg around 1783 using a range of media including inks, watercolor, and brown wash on laid paper.

Technique & Style

The certificate combines pen and brushwork with black and brown inks, watercolor, and brown wash, showcasing the artist's skill in mixed media.

Context

Created in 1783, this document reflects the importance of detailed record-keeping for significant life events during this period.

Subject & Meaning

As a birth and baptismal certificate, the drawing served as an official record of Anne Andres's birth and baptism, highlighting the significance of such documents in personal and possibly legal contexts.