Charlemagne, Godefroi, and Arthur

Charlemagne, Godefroi, and Arthur
 (1516)
from the Illustrious Christians, Jews and Pagans series, (1516)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut
Measurements
19.9 × 13.7 cm (sheet)
Catalogue/s Raisonné
The Illustrated Bartsch 64 (vol. XI, p. 67); Hollstein 247 ii (vol. V); Dodgson 172
Inscription
printed in ink (in image) u.l.-u.r.: DREI GVT CRISTEN / CAESAR. CAROLVS. HEERCZOG, GOTFRID / KINIG ARTVS.
printed in ink (in image) l.r.: ·H·B· (monogram)
stamped in purple ink on reverse u.c.: NATIONAL GALLERY / OF VICTORIA (in oval) (Lugt 1932g)
stamped in purple ink on reverse l.c.: NATIONAL GALLERY / OF VICTORIA (in oval) (Lugt 1932g)
stamped in black ink l.c.: Felton Bequest
inscribed in pencil l.l.: K
Accession Number
1278.536-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
History and Legend Human Figures
Subjects (specific)
armour (protective wear) Arthur, King (British character) Charlemagne, Emperor legendary characters men (male humans) rulers (people) shields (armour) swords
Movements
Renaissance

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