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Print

Early 19th century (engraved), 1673 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

In the centre of the picture are two horned cattle, one standing at an angle with its back to the viewer, the other lying down. To the left, three sheep are lying down and a goat with long horns stands by them. Nearby, to the right, a man lies on his side with his back to the viewer. The background shows a round castle turret.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Intaglio print on paper
Brief description
Two horned cattle, three sheep and a goat, with a man lying on his side near them. Intaglio print on paper. By Adam von Bartsch, after an original by H. Roos (1673); Published by J. F. Frauenholz & Co., Nuremberg. 1800-1821.
Physical description
In the centre of the picture are two horned cattle, one standing at an angle with its back to the viewer, the other lying down. To the left, three sheep are lying down and a goat with long horns stands by them. Nearby, to the right, a man lies on his side with his back to the viewer. The background shows a round castle turret.
Dimensions
  • Of sheet height: 27cm
  • Of sheet (approx) width: 20.5cm
Measured by DH 04/08/2010 NB: Sheet is trimmed very closely to the plate impression, with very slightly irregular edges.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • HRoos fecit 1673 (Within top-left corner of print.)
  • Nuremburg chez J. F. Frauenholz & Co. (Centre, below image.)
  • A. Bartsch sc. (Below bottom right corner of image.)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.461-1886

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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