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Seisen

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WikidataQ617467

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Smithsonianhttps://www.si.edu/object/chndm_1987-39-1
Tier 1 · Institutional90%

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Jakob Seisenegger (1505–1567) was an Austrian portrait painter who was the court painter of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor. He also painted Ferdinand's brother Charles V. Most of his portraits are of the Austrian Habsburg family and their allies, including several of children.

Source: Smithsonian Institution · Trust score: 90% · Updated 1mo ago

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Artworks (4)

Inrō with Goose Flying across the Full Moon

1800 · Lacquer, kinji, gold, silver, black and red hiramakie, togidashi, aogai inlay; Interior: nashiji and fundame

Overall (inro): H. 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Case (Inrō) with Design of Blossoming Plum Tree

1800 · Lacquer with sprinkled gold, silver, and red makie and takamakie Ojime: bead; tortoiseshell Netsuke: basket; woven reeds

3 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 15/16 in. (8.8 x 6 x 2.4 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Waterfall and Maple Tree

1775 · Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

38 x 14 1/4 in. (96.5 x 36.2 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Case (Inrō) with Design of Flowering Peonies

1700 · Lacquer, roiro, yamimakie, black hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: gyobu nashiji and fundame

3 11/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/16 in. (9.4 x 4.8 x 2.7 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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