Portrait Johannes Oekolampad c. 1531 / 50 mixed technique

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Portrait Johannes Oekolampad c. 1531 / 50 mixed technique

Portrait of Johannes Oekolampad, c. 1531/50, mixed technique on basswood, 62 x 51.5 cm, monogrammed lower left: HA [ligated]. Inscription at the top of the page: JOAN OECOLAMPADIVS, IN DOMINI QVONDAM FVLSI LVX SPLENDIDA TEMPLO, CVM TALI VVLTV CONSPICIENDVS ERAM, SI VELVTI VVLTVS POTVISSENT PECTORA PINGI, STAREM DOCTRINAE CVM PIETATE TYPVS. Hans Asper, Zurich um 1499-1571 Zurich

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Media ID 19589009

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Basswood Inscription Ligated Mixed Technique Monogrammed Lower Left Page

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable "Portrait of Johannes Oekolampad" created around 1531/50 by Hans Asper, a renowned artist from Zurich. The artwork, measuring 62 x 51.5 cm and executed on basswood using mixed techniques, beautifully captures the essence of its subject. Johannes Oekolampad, depicted in this portrait with utmost precision and artistry, was an eminent figure in his time. The monogram "HA" elegantly adorns the lower left corner of the painting, signifying Asper's authorship. Atop the page, an inscription reads "JOAN OECOLAMPADIVS" emphasizing Oekolampad's prominence as a shining light in God's temple. The artist skillfully portrays Oekolampad's visage to reflect both wisdom and piety. If hearts could be painted like faces, one would witness his embodiment of knowledge intertwined with devotion to faith. Hans Asper masterfully captures not only the physical likeness but also conveys a deeper understanding of Oekolampad's character through this mixed technique masterpiece. This exceptional work serves as a testament to Asper's artistic prowess and attention to detail. As viewers engage with this print from Liszt Collection, they are transported back in time to witness firsthand the presence and influence that Johannes Oekolampad commanded during his era. It is truly an extraordinary piece that encapsulates history within its brushstrokes while

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