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Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf

Andreas Bretschneider III , 1622

Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf, by Andreas Bretschneider III, ink, 1622
Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf, by Andreas Bretschneider III, ink, 1622

Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf is an ink print by the Baroque artist Andreas Bretschneider III. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf is an etching created by Andreas Bretschneider III in 1622.

Subject & Meaning

The etching features a central circular design surrounded by foliage and two figures: a man holding a skull and a woman with a staff. The circle contains a German poem or verse, suggesting a symbolic or allegorical meaning.

Technique & Style

Executed in a Baroque style, the etching showcases intricate details and shading, with sepia tones contributing to its aged appearance.

Artist & collection

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