Author(s):
dürer, albrecht (nuremberg, 27–05–1471 - nuremberg, 05–04–1528), engraver
date of production: in 1515
dating in century: 1st quarter of the 16th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): original print
materials and techniques: paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 21. 4cm
width: 29. 9cm
dimensions - passepartout:
height: 38. 5cm
width: 49cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
monogram = figure - monogram, date and inscription concerning the title: "1515 / rhinocerus / ad"
date - monogram, date and inscription regarding the title: "1515 / rhinocerus / ad"
inscription concerning the title - monogram, date and inscription concerning the title: "1515 / rhinocerus / ad"
inscription - inscription in the upper margin (transcription): "in the year 1513 (sic) after the birth of christ, this living animal was brought from india to emmanuel, the great and powerful king of portugal. They call it rhinoceros. It is represented here in its complete form. It has the color of a spotted tortoise. It is almost entirely covered with thick scales. And it is of a size similar to that of an elephant but lower on its legs and almost invulnerable. It wears a strong and pointed horn on its nose, which it begins to sharpen every time it finds itself near a stone. The stupid animal is the mortal enemy of the elephant. The latter fears it terribly because when they confront each other, the rhinoceros runs with its head down between its front legs and fatally blows away its opponent, incapable of defending itself. They also say that the rhino is fast, lively and intelligent. Collector's mark - collector's mark lower left: "dutuit" (lugt 709)
historical commentary:
place of production: second edition
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: dutuit, auguste and eugène
date of acquisition: 1902
institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris
inventory number: gdut4178. Date: En 1515.
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