Caption

Vignette: man against the backdrop of architecture. Karega, Ignacy (fl. ca. 1764–1800). A man in a hat is digging the ground with a shovel; next to him and in front of him are two faintly visible human figures. Architectural fragments flank both sides in the background. On the right side a plaque with the inscription facing the scene: 'QUID QUID SUBTERRA, EST IN APRICUM PROFERET AETAS.' 1701–1800. Graphic plate.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A39_145

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68.6Mb (7.1Mb) / 20.0in x 13.3in / 6000 x 3994 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vignette man backdrop architecture Karega Ignacy fl ca 1764–1800 hat digging ground shovel next front two faintly visible human figures Architectural fragments flank sides background right side plaque inscription facing scene Quid Quid Subterra Est Apricum Proferet Aetas 1701–1800 Graphic plate rectangular metal plate warm copper color engraved scene framed narrow border engraving depicts figure wearing loose clothing leaning forward holding long tool textured crosshatching indicating folds garments shading skin left figure archways building- structure intricate hatched patterns foreground vessel curved handle decorative base sits near patterned ground right lower area reclining head part torso visible beneath large tilted rectangular object vertical architectural elements tall pointed spire rise plate surface slight darkening small blemishes areas brighter darker copper tones across image.