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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Katharina Merian
Hans Brosamer
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.