Who painted Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach?

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach was painted by German 15th Century in 1475.

Where can I see Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach?

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach?

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach

German 15th Century , 1475

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1475 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach is a hand-colored woodcut print on laid paper, featuring a winged figure with a shield bearing a hybrid creature.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a winged figure holding a shield with a creature that combines goat and fish features, potentially symbolizing the owner's identity or values. The image served as a bookplate, indicating ownership of a book.

Technique & Style

The print is a woodcut, a technique involving carving a design into wood, then coloring it by hand in green, rose, light blue, red, and yellow. The hand-drawn quality and simple robe of the figure reflect the style of the time.