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Page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, 1600-13 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
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Page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, 1600-13 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
474361 Page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, 1600-13 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by European School, (17th century); 18.3x11.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Completed in Holland, Germany, France, England, Sweden, Russia and Italy); Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright
Media ID 23013282
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Absurd Album Amicorum Annotated Anthropomorphic Audience Autograph Book Bizarre Comical Competition Contest Duel Duelling Fencing Folio Handwritten Hare Honour Jacobean Journal Opponents Page Personal Rabbit Referee Surreal Swordfight Swords Valour
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This print showcases a page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, dating back to 1600-13. Created by an anonymous European School artist in the 17th century, this pen and ink with watercolor on paper artwork measures 18.3x11.8 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The image depicts a scene filled with intrigue and humor, featuring two opponents engaged in a fencing match. However, what makes this piece truly unique is the anthropomorphic twist - both fencers are dressed as animals! A lion faces off against a rabbit while an audience of comical creatures watches eagerly. This baroque-style manuscript captures not only the spirit of competition but also adds an element of surrealism to its pages. The referee presiding over the duel adds further depth to the narrative, emphasizing themes of honor and valour. The handwritten annotations provide insight into this personal journal or autograph book, adding another layer of interest for viewers. This bizarre yet beautifully illustrated page transports us back to a time when duels were not limited to humans alone but extended into animal realms too. With its whimsical imagery and vibrant colors, this painting offers a delightful glimpse into historical sports culture during Jacobean times. It serves as both entertainment and artistic expression within an album amicorum that has traveled across various countries throughout Europe including Holland, Germany, France, England, Sweden Russia, and Italy before finding its way into our modern world through photography.
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