Christ and His Disciples II

German 16th Century after Martin Schongauer

Associated Names
Martin Schongauer

Artist After, German, c. 1450 - 1491

The image is a detailed black and white illustration divided into three sections, each featuring a full-body depiction of a male figure. The figures stand within ornate archways adorned with intricate floral patterns and celestial imagery. In the left section, the man stands solemnly, gazing forward, with long wavy hair, a heavily draped garment, holding an orb and a cross. In the middle section, another man with long hair is holding a large key and an open book, with a halo above his head. The right section shows a man turned slightly to the side, holding a large crossbeam, with a beard, halo, and long robe. Surrounding each man are intricate columns with designs mimicking classical architecture, accompanied by smaller angelic figures holding them up. The scene is rich with religious and symbolic motifs, set within a decorative border framing the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.95

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lehrs, Vol. 5, p.205, no. 41, State -52 (l)

  • Series Title

    Christ and His Disciples


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1930

  • Etchings by Martin Schongauer from the Lessing Rosenwald Collection, The Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA, 1930.

Bibliography

1908

  • Lehrs, Max. Geschichte und kritischer Katalog des deutschen, niederlandischen und franzosischen Kupferstichs im XV. Jahrhundert. 9 vols. and 1 plate vol. Vienna: Gesellschaft fur vervielfaltigende Kunst, 1908-1934.

Wikidata ID

Q64952875

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