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Katharina Merian

Hans Brosamer

Katharina Merian

Hans Brosamer
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Period

Renaissance

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

Oil, gold, and white metal on linden

Current Location

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Story

Katharina Merian by Hans Brosamer.

The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982.

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.