Artwork
Schebitz, Nicolaus
Schebitz, 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
Overview
This 17th-century print reproduces an oil painting from circa 1500-1549, depicting Nicolaus Schebitz, a prominent figure in the Duchy of Wrocław, in a bust portrait within a vertical oval frame.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Nicolaus Schebitz, is identified as the starost of Wrocław through multiple terms of office listed in the inscriptions (1536, 1539-1540, 1543-1546). Additional details reference his earlier roles and death.
Technique & Style
The original work is an oil painting. For insight into the artistic approach, the technique of sfumato is noted as relevant, though its application in this specific piece is not described.
History & Provenance
The print, measuring 21.3x17.1 cm, is from the middle 17th century. It bears a seal on the back: 'Foto R. Jagusch/Breslau' and references a common negative (Inw. photo 7279), indicating its reproduction history.
Context
Schebitz's portrait, with its coat of arms and detailed inscriptions, reflects the practice of commemorating individuals of social and political stature during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Legacy
The legacy of Nicolaus Schebitz is primarily documented through his political offices in Wrocław, as highlighted in the portrait's inscriptions, with the artwork serving as a historical record of his prominence.
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.…
