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Johann Theodor de Bry

Johann Theodor de Bry was a German engraver and printmaker active in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, known for his finely cut copperplate engravings of religious and moralizing subjects. His prints often combine biblical narrative with allegorical and satirical elements, as in the example held here, The Rich Man Playing Violin on a Jaw Bone. The collection includes a single engraving by the artist, representing his distinctive line work and emblematic storytelling.

1 works in the collection · All public domain (CC0)

Johann Theodor de Bry — The Rich Man Playing Violin on a Jaw Bone (Engraving)
The Rich Man Playing Violin on a Jaw Bone (Engraving)
· Engraving