Misfortune

1541

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Sebald Beham

Misfortune

Sebald Beham

Misfortune

1541

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 77 x 50 mm. (3 1/16 x 1 15/16 in.)

Credit Line Garrett Collection

Object Number 1946.112.3010

Inscribed: Recto: in image, upper left, in plate monogram "HSB"; in image, top center, in plate "INFORTVNIVM". Verso: lower right in graphite diamond with "645"; lower left in graphite "141 / 3938" and an indecipherable inscription

Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett

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Sebald Beham

German, 1500-1550

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Robert Macaire before his judges. Very well! Yes, gentlemen, I was rather unfortunate at the Assize Court... but misfortune is always respectable!... moreover, it’s true what has been said, I've a habit of subtracting money, it's easier to excuse me than someone else because it's harder for me to resist my weakness... as for the rest, I am accused of selling lead for gold? Twenty witnesses swear to it. Very well! I deny it forty times and since two denials are worth an avowal it's clear that you cannot find me guilty. (after this brilliant improvisation Robert Macaire is condemned with a maximum sentence).

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