Erasmus was a Roman Catholic reformer and Netherlandish humanists. Erasmus stands writing in his study, with the books that indicate his substantial intellect and scholarship arranged around him. The vase of lilies probasbly refers to the purity of his mind.
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Erasmus of Rotterdam

Durer, Albrecht; after

1526, printed 19th century

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Erasmus of Rotterdam

  • Artist:

    Durer, Albrecht; after

  • Artist Bio:

    German, 1471–1528

  • Date:

    1526, printed 19th century

  • Medium:

    Heliogravure

  • Dimensions:

    9 5/8 x 7 1/2 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, The Paul Jean Wall and Jean Wall Tinker Collection, Gift from Alice Jean Tinker and Steve Port

  • Object Number:

    2016.9.25

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display