Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Hans Troschel, 1558
H Beard Print Collection, by Hans Troschel, 1558

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Renaissance artist Hans Troschel. It dates from 1558 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This print, part of the H Beard Print Collection, depicts a lively scene from 17th-century Rome.

Subject & Meaning

The scene, titled 'La Festa di Testaccio Fatta in Roma', captures a festive celebration in Rome's Testaccio district, blending everyday life with public revelry.

Technique & Style

Created by Hans Troschel, the print showcases the artist's attention to detail and dramatic flair, characteristic of the Renaissance era.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hans Troschel

This printmaker made woodcut portraits of bearded figures in the mid-1500s. One of these, H Beard Print Collection (possibly from 1558), shows finely cut lines that give each beard its own texture and character. It’s a…