sliderarrowCloseMenushare_facebookshare_instagramshare_xshare_linkedinshare_threadsshare_shareshare_tranditionalshare_calendarshare_emailicon_threadsconnect_facebookconnect_instagramconnect_xconnect_youtubeconnect_atbtn_arrowhamburger-x
Skip to main content
Collections Menu

Misfortune (Das Ungluck)

Misfortune (Das Ungluck)

Public Domain

Misfortune (Das Ungluck)
ArtistGerman, 1500–1550
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Misfortune (Das Ungluck)
Datec. 1541
PlaceGermany
MediumEngraving on laid paper, state I/IV
DimensionsPlate/Sheet: 3 1/8 × 2 1/16 in. (7.9 × 5.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marjorie G. and Evan C. Horning
Object number83.308
Not on view

Explore Further

Department
Prints and Drawings
Object Type
ProvenanceAlcide Donnadieu (1791-1861), London (Lugt 724)
Exhibition History"Old Masters" The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, May 14-Nov. 16, 2025 [Sixth Installation/Light-Sensitive Rotation: Beck Building 201-8, 210-212,217: No Catalog]
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
verso bottom right in pencil: HIXX; center: 141[illegible] state
printed upper left on plate: I-s-B
printed top edge of plate: INFORTUNIUM
verso bottom right a stamp: LM

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Hercules Slaying Cacus
Hans Sebald Beham
Hercules Slaying Cacus
1545
Engraving on laid paper, state IV/IV
83.310
Hercules Slaying the Hydra
Hans Sebald Beham
Hercules Slaying the Hydra
1545
Engraving on laid paper, state III/IV
83.306
Saint Bartholomew
Hans Sebald Beham
Saint Bartholomew
1541–1546
Engraving on laid paper, state IV/V
80.156.4
Saint Thomas
Hans Sebald Beham
Saint Thomas
1541–1546
Engraving on laid paper, state IV or V/V
80.156.5
Saint James, Major
Hans Sebald Beham
Saint James, Major
1541–1546
Engraving on laid paper, state II/IV
80.156.7
Saint Matthew
Hans Sebald Beham
Saint Matthew
1546
Engraving on laid paper, state IV/V
80.156.6
Saint Mathias
Hans Sebald Beham
Saint Mathias
1541–1546
Engraving on laid paper, state II/IV
80.156.9
Saint Jude Thaddeus
Hans Sebald Beham
Saint Jude Thaddeus
1541–1546
Engraving on laid paper, state II/IV
80.156.8
Coat of Arms with a Cock
Hans Sebald Beham
Coat of Arms with a Cock
1543
Engraving on laid paper, state I/II
83.309
Overall recto
Hans Sebald Beham
Cleopatra Seated
c. 1515-1550
Engraving on wove paper, state I/II
2022.303
Hercules Fighting against the Trojans
Hans Sebald Beham
Hercules Fighting against the Trojans
1545
Engraving on laid paper, state III/III
83.305
Patience (Die Geduld)
Hans Sebald Beham
Patience (Die Geduld)
1540
Engraving on laid paper, state III/VI
83.307
Hans Sebald Beham