Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment

published 1630

Christoph Murer

Associated Names
Christoph Murer

Artist, Swiss, 1558 - 1614

This is a drawing of a group of robed figures gathered around a table in an architectural setting. The figures are dressed in flowing robes and holding staffs or long objects, engaging in an activity in the center of the room. The background features arches, a column, and a grid-like pattern on the windows, creating depth in the space. The lines are crisp and include crosshatching to show shadows and depth.

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Bibliography

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

Inscriptions

lower left in plate Stimmer-Murer monogram: STM (Nagler Mon. V, 324); lower right in plate monogram of unknown woodcutter: HR (withknife and spiral, Nagler Mon. III, 1400)

Wikidata ID

Q74065638

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