Triomf van Faam

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height 139 mm x width 207 mm

Art Historical Context

Georg Pencz's *Triomf van Faam* (Triumph of Fame), created between 1537 and1541, is a engraving measuring 139 mm high by 207 mm wide. As one of the German "Little Masters," Pencz was a master engraver from Nuremberg, renowned for his intricate small-scale prints that rivaled monumental works of Albrecht Dür. This piece exemplifies the Northern Renaissance's fascination with classical antiquity and allegorical themes, drawing from Petrarch's *Trionfi*—a series of poetic triumphs where virtues like Fame prevail over mortal failings. Engraving, Pencz's preferred medium, allowed for remarkable pr...

About the Artist

Georg Pencz · 1490–1550

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