Bernhard Rode, The Bee and the Hen

Bernhard Rode

German · 1725–1797 · Painter, Printmaker

Bernhard Rode was a Prussian artist and engraver well known for portraying historical scenes and allegorical works. He knew most of the central figures in the Berlin… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Bernhard Rode, The Expulsion from Paradise, Oil on canvasThe Expulsion from ParadiseLempertz · €12,600≈ $13,832≈ £11,160Sign up to see
  2. Bernhard Rode, AMOR SHARPENING HIS ARROWS, Oil on canvasAMOR SHARPENING HIS ARROWSLempertz · €9,000≈ $12,166≈ £7,956Sign up to see
  3. Bernhard Rode, Charon Inviting Two Women to Step into his Boat, Oil on canvas (relined)Charon Inviting Two Women to Step into his BoatLempertz · €4,688≈ $5,680≈ £4,017Sign up to see

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Bernhard Rode, The Expulsion from Paradise, Oil on canvas
The Expulsion from Paradise
Lempertz · Apr 22, 2023
€12,600Sign up free to see
Bernhard Rode, Charon Inviting Two Women to Step into his Boat, Oil on canvas (relined)
Charon Inviting Two Women to Step into his Boat
Lempertz · Jun 5, 2021
€4,688Sign up free to see
Bernhard Rode, Frederick the Great and the Millner of, Pencil on paper
Frederick the Great and the Millner of
Lempertz · Apr 24, 2021
€2,000Sign up free to see
Bernhard Rode, Two Musical Putti, Brown ink and was
Two Musical Putti
Lempertz · May 20, 2017
€868Sign up free to see
Bernhard Rode, AMOR SHARPENING HIS ARROWS, Oil on canvas
AMOR SHARPENING HIS ARROWS
Lempertz · May 17, 2009
€9,000Sign up free to see
Bernhard Rode, Herman befielet Varus Haupt dem Marobod zu bringen, 1781, Radierung
Herman befielet Varus Haupt dem Marobod zu bringen, 1781
Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · Mar 24, 2007
€280Sign up free to see
Bernhard Rode, THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN, Etching
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 14, 2025
Bernhard Rode, Wounded Dario receives water, Etching
Wounded Dario receives water
Bertolami Fine Art · Apr 16, 2025
Bernhard Rode, The wounded Dario receives water, 1774, Etching
The wounded Dario receives water, 1774
Bertolami Fine Art · Apr 19, 2024
Bernhard Rode, The Anointing of King Frederick I in Prussia on 18th January 1701 in the Palace Church of Königsberg, Oil on canvas (relined)
The Anointing of King Frederick I in Prussia on 18th January 1701 in the Palace Church of Königsberg
Lempertz · Apr 22, 2023
Bernhard Rode, Burgrave Frederick IV of Nuremberg delivering the captured counter-king Frederick the Fair to the later Emperor Louis the Bavarian, Oil on canvas (relined)
Burgrave Frederick IV of Nuremberg delivering the captured counter-king Frederick the Fair to the later Emperor Louis the Bavarian
Lempertz · Apr 22, 2023
Bernhard Rode, Joachim I is pronounced Elector of Brandenburg, Oil on canvas (relined)
Joachim I is pronounced Elector of Brandenburg
Lempertz · Apr 22, 2023
Bernhard Rode, Hiob im Glück, 1778, Radierung
Hiob im Glück, 1778
Auktionshaus Mehlis · Aug 28, 2021
Bernhard Rode, Biblische Szene, 1769, Radierung
Biblische Szene, 1769
Auktionshaus Mehlis · Aug 28, 2021
Bernhard Rode, Cupid and Psyche, Brown wash over black and white chalk
Cupid and Psyche
Lempertz · May 16, 2018
Bernhard Rode, David before Saul, Brown wash over graphite
David before Saul
Lempertz · May 16, 2018
Bernhard Rode, A Male Nude, Brown wash over graphite, mounted on brown card
A Male Nude
Lempertz · May 16, 2018
Bernhard Rode, A Male Nude, Brown wash over graphite, mounted on brown card
A Male Nude
Lempertz · May 20, 2017
Bernhard Rode, Cupid and Psyche, Brown wash over black and white chalk
Cupid and Psyche
Lempertz · May 20, 2017
Bernhard Rode, David before Saul, Brown wash over graphite
David before Saul
Lempertz · May 20, 2017
Bernhard Rode, Herman befielet Varus Haupt dem Marobod zu bringen, 1781, Radierung
Herman befielet Varus Haupt dem Marobod zu bringen, 1781
Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · Sep 9, 2006

Works in museum collections

Open-access images (public domain, CC0 or CC BY) from museum collections, each shown with its credit line and licence.

Bernhard Rode, The Bee and the Hen
The Bee and the Hen1724–97 · Red chalk
The Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harry G. Sperling Fund, 2006 — Open Access (CC0)
Bernhard Rode, Portrait of Christian Bernhard Rode, the Artist's Father
Portrait of Christian Bernhard Rode, the Artist's Fatherca. 1756 · Etching and lavis; first state of two
The Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha …
Bernhard Rode, The Immortal Author
The Immortal Author1740–97 · Red chalk
The Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947 — Open Access…
Bernhard Rode, Alexander Setting Fire to Persepolis
Alexander Setting Fire to Persepolispen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper
National Gallery of Art, Washington ↗
CC0 · National Gallery of Art, Washington, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund — Open Access (CC0)
Bernhard Rode, Darius Receiving Water from the Helmet of One of Alexander's Soldiers
Darius Receiving Water from the Helmet of One of Alexander's Soldiers1774 · etching and drypoint on laid paper
National Gallery of Art, Washington ↗
CC0 · National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Susan Schulman — Open Access (CC0)
Bernhard Rode, Das glückliche Weltalter (The Happy New Age)
Das glückliche Weltalter (The Happy New Age)1778 · etching with drypoint on laid paper
National Gallery of Art, Washington ↗
CC0 · National Gallery of Art, Washington, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund — Open Access (CC0)
Bernhard Rode, Presentation in the Temple
Presentation in the Temple1770 · etching on laid paper
National Gallery of Art, Washington ↗
CC0 · National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier — Ope…
Bernhard Rode, Love Mourns at the Tomb of Preacher Bruhn (Am Grabmal des predigers Bruhn trauert die eheliche Liebe)
Love Mourns at the Tomb of Preacher Bruhn (Am Grabmal des predigers Bruhn trauert die eheliche Liebe)c. 1790 · etching, roulette and stipple on laid paper
National Gallery of Art, Washington ↗
CC0 · National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier — Ope…
Bernhard Rode, The Goddess of Fame Placing a Laurel Wreath on the Memorial to General Keith
The Goddess of Fame Placing a Laurel Wreath on the Memorial to General Keith1774 · etching and drypoint on laid paper
National Gallery of Art, Washington ↗
CC0 · National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier — Ope…
Bernhard Rode, Barmhartige Samaritaan
Barmhartige Samaritaan1735 - 1797
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam ↗
Public domain · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam — public domain
Bernhard Rode, Allegorie van de medicinale kunst
Allegorie van de medicinale kunst1788
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam ↗
Public domain · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam — public domain
Bernhard Rode, Allegorie van de liefde
Allegorie van de liefde1788
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam ↗
Public domain · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam — public domain
Bernhard Rode, Allegorie van de kunsten
Allegorie van de kunsten1788
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam ↗
Public domain · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam — public domain
Bernhard Rode, Alexander Setting Fire to Persepolis
Alexander Setting Fire to Persepolis
Wikimedia Commons ↗
CC0 · Bernhard Rode, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Bernhard Rode, Darius Receiving Water from the Helmet of One of Alexander's Soldiers
Darius Receiving Water from the Helmet of One of Alexander's Soldiers1774
Wikimedia Commons ↗
CC0 · Bernhard Rode, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Bernhard Rode, Ancient scene of sacrifice
Ancient scene of sacrifice
National Museum in Warsaw ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — National Museum in Warsaw
Bernhard Rode, Mythological Scene
Mythological Scene
National Museum in Kraków ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — National Museum in Kraków
Bernhard Rode, The heard Lover
The heard Lover1753
Gemäldegalerie Berlin ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Bernhard Rode, Frederick the Great before the Battle of Torgau
Frederick the Great before the Battle of Torgau1791
Gemäldegalerie Berlin ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Bernhard Rode, Untitled
Untitled1794
Gemäldegalerie Berlin ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Bernhard Rode, Allegory of Frederick the Great as the founder of the German Prince League
Allegory of Frederick the Great as the founder of the German Prince League1786
Bode Museum ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — Bode Museum
Bernhard Rode, Scene from Pliny
Scene from Pliny1776 · Etching in brown-black on paper
Art Institute of Chicago ↗
CC0 · Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Dorothy Braude Edinburg to the Harry B. and…
Bernhard Rode, Job in Luck (Hiob im Glück)
Job in Luck (Hiob im Glück)1778 · Etching in brown-black on paper
Art Institute of Chicago ↗
CC0 · Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Dorothy Braude Edinburg to the Harry B. and…

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