The Triumph of Eternity

c. 1539

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

This is a drawing of a celestial gathering. The image depicts a scene with divine figures and symbolic animals among clouds, with a cityscape below. The central figure stands with a banner, surrounded by other robed and seated figures. Various animals, including a lion and a lamb, are shown alongside celestial beings like angels holding trumpets or gesturing. In the background, clouds separate the heavenly assembly from the earthly cityscape at the bottom. The detailed figures convey movement and themes of divinity and judgement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2731

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 102, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64956866

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