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Allegory on the Turkish Wars
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| Artist / Maker | Hans von Aachen |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1600 |
| Culture / Origin | German |
| Medium | pen and brown and black inks with watercolor over graphite on laid paper |
| Dimensions | overall (diameter): 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Drawing |
| Type | Drawing |
About the Artist
BiographyHans von Aachen (1552–1615) — German painter (1552–1615).Hans von Aachen worked as painter, portraitist, diplomat, designer and court painter and is associated with Holy Roman Empire. Their documented life spans the years 1552 to 1615, born in Cologne, died in Prague. Their work is linked to German Renaissance.Disciplinespainter, portraitist, diplomat, designer, court painterBorn1552, CologneDied1615, PragueNationalityHoly Roman EmpireMovementGerman RenaissanceSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.
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