Artwork
Rediger, Nicolaus
Rediger, Nicolaus is an unspecified painting by Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch. It dates from 1945 and is held in the collection of the Library of the Wroclaw University.
About this work
To learn more about the photographer who reproduced this image, look up the artist: Jagusch, Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot.
This painting shows a bust of Nicolaus Rediger in a vertical oval frame.
He's wearing a coat with a coat of arms in the corner.
The painting has inscriptions at the top and bottom.
It's a reproduction of an oil painting from the 17th century.
The subject is formal and serious.
The details are precise, with a focus on the person's face and clothing.
The artist paid attention to the textures and patterns.
To learn more about the photographer who reproduced this image, look up the artist: Jagusch, Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot.
Overview
The portrait presents a vertical oval bust of Nicolaus Rediger, a 16th‑century entrepreneur and patrician who served as starost of the Wrocław duchy from 1572 until his death in 1587. Rendered in a subdued palette, the image reproduces an original oil painting dating from the mid‑17th century.
Subject & Meaning
Rediger is depicted in formal attire, his dignified expression underscoring his civic status. A coat of arms occupies the lower left corner, reinforcing his noble lineage and official role within the regional administration.
Technique & Style
The work follows the conventions of portrait busts of the period, emphasizing precise rendering of facial features and fabric textures. The oval format and restrained lighting focus attention on the sitter’s visage, while the decorative elements remain minimal.
History & Provenance
Inscriptions along the top record his tenure (1573–1587) and the year of his death (1587). The lower margin bears the caption “Nicol: Rediger/Capit: Vratisl.” The print, measuring 21.3 × 16.7 cm, is a paper reproduction of the earlier oil work, produced from a common negative (photo 7292) and sealed on the reverse with the name of photographer Rudolf Jagusch of Breslau.
Context
The portrait belongs to a tradition of commemorative images created for prominent municipal figures in Silesia during the early modern era. Such representations served both as personal memorials and as visual affirmations of civic authority within the duchy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch
Rudolf Jagusch worked in Wrocław between 1933 and 1947. He made photographs of city scenes and portraits during those years. His surviving prints show shopfronts, street corners, and local figures in black-and-white.…
