Who created "Sardanapal in the Bath"?

Sardanapal in the Bath was created by Johann Theodor de Bry|Crispijn de Passe the Elder|Maerten de Vos in 1576–1623.

When was "Sardanapal in the Bath" created?

This artwork was created 1576–1623.

What medium is "Sardanapal in the Bath"?

Sardanapal in the Bath is Engraving.

Is "Sardanapal in the Bath" in the public domain?

Yes, Sardanapal in the Bath is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sardanapal in the Bath

Johann Theodor de Bry|Crispijn de Passe the Elder|Maerten de Vos

1576–1623

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 2 1/2 × 2 9/16 in. (6.4 × 6.5 cm)

Classification

Prints|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Accession Number

51.501.5787

Tags

Male NudesFemale NudesBathing

Art Historical Context

Behold *Sardanapal in the Bath*, a diminutive yet captivating engraving from the late 16th early 17th century, created collaboratively by Flemish and German artists Maerten de Vos, Johann de Bry, and Crispijn de Passe the Elder. just 2½ × 2⅝ inches, this intricate print depicts the legendary Assyrian king Sardanapal (also known as Ashurbanipal) a lavish bathing scene surrounded by nude figures—both male and female—along animals and abundant fruit. Rendered in the Northern Mannerist style, it brims with dynamic poses, rich details, and fantastical ornamentation, reflecting the era's fascination...

About the Artist

Johann Theodor de Bry|Crispijn de Passe the Elder|Maerten de Vos · 1561–1923

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