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Before the Flood, reverse: Emblematic Depiction, Karel van Mander

Karel van Mander

Before the Flood, reverse: Emblematic Depiction

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Karel van Mander

Before the Flood, reverse: Emblematic Depiction, 1600

Dimensions: 31.1 x 25.6 cm

Physical Description: Oil on copper

Inventory Number: 2088

Acquisition: Acquired in 1961

Status: On display, 2nd upper level, Old Masters, room 10

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Basic Information

Title: Before the Flood, reverse: Emblematic Depiction

Painter

Karel van Mander

Backside: Emblematic Representation

Period Produced

16th century

School

Baroque

Object Type

painting (artwork)

Physical Description: Oil on copper

Material

copper

Technique

oil

Label at the Time of Manufacture: Monogrammiert und datiert auf der Steinplatte im Vordergrund links: KVM 1600 (KVM ligiert)

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Motifs and References

Iconclass

Primary

71B311the wickedness of mankind; the wicked are usually shown feasting and revelling
33C23couple of lovers
31A14(+1)human figure of ideal proportions, e.g. academic nude (+ front view)

Secondary

41D27drapery, draped garment, 'Gewandgebung'
41D266ornaments, jewels
25G4111garland, wreath
41A711table
41C32drinking-vessels
43C7children's games and plays
41A7211stool
25H151deciduous forest
25H114low hill country
26F2bad weather

Associative

71B321Noah building the ark

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18.07.2024