Artwork
Michael Wolgemut und zwei weitere Künstlerbildnisse
Michael Wolgemut und zwei weitere Künstlerbildnisse is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the Bamberg State Library. This drawing depicts three framed portraits of artists, one of whom is Michael Wolgemut, a prominent figure in the history of art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts three framed portraits of artists, one of whom is Michael Wolgemut, a prominent figure in the history of art.
Subject & Meaning
The portraits are identified by name and number, with the Wolgemut portrait bearing Albrecht Dürer's monogram and the date '1508'. Wolgemut was Dürer's teacher, making the connection between the two artists significant.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs a detailed style, with the Wolgemut portrait derived from the Wolgemut Medal. The technique used is reminiscent of cross-hatching, a method that creates shading and texture through closely spaced lines.
History & Provenance
The drawing was included in Johann Knorr's 1759 'General Artist History'. The Wolgemut portrait is linked to Dürer's 1516 painting, now housed in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg.
Artist & collection
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