The Jurist, possibly Ulrich Zasius (1461–1535/6), Humanist and Lawyer
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DatesMade: Made 1566
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 64 x 51 cm h x w x d: Ram 71,5 x 58,5 x 6 cm
Inventory numberNMGrh 1227
AcqusitionTransferred 1866 from Gripsholms castle
Other titlesTitle (sv): Juristen, möjligen Ulrich Zasius (1461–1535/6), humanist, rättslärd Title (en): The Jurist, possibly Ulrich Zasius (1461–1535/6), Humanist and Lawyer Label (sv): Juristen, möjligen Ulrich Zasius, humanist och rättslärd Label (en): The Jurist, possibly Ulrich Zasius, Humanist and Lawyer Previous: Possibly Ulrich Zasius (1461-1536), humanist, lawyer, the painting is usually referred to as the jurist Previous: Möjligen Ulrich Zasius (1461-1536), humanist, rättslärd, målningen betecknas vanligen Juristen
DescriptionDescription: What appears to be a learned gentleman in fact turns out to be a pile of books and papers, draped with a fur-trimmed coat. The head consists of dead fish and poultry beneath a black cap. Subjects of this kind were the artist Arcimboldo’s speciality. His principal patrons were the Holy Roman emperors, and this painting belonged to their collection in Prague. It could possibly represent Ulrich Zasius, a lawyer employed in the imperial administration.
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