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Portrait Bust of Johann Neudörffer the Younger
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Portrait Bust of Johann Neudörffer the Younger

Johan Gregor van der Schardt · c. 1570 - c. 1590 · modeling; terracotta (clay material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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After settling in Nuremberg, Van der Schardt, originally from the Low Countries, concentrated on making lifelike painted portrait busts and reliefs of wealthy citizens. Portrayed here is Johann Neudörffer the Younger, the municipal calligrapher and mathematician. He belonged to the city's cultural elite.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePortrait Bust of Johann Neudörffer the Younger. c. 1570 - c. 1590. Johan Gregor van der Schardt. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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