Christ and His Disciples III

German 16th Century after Martin Schongauer

Associated Names
German 16th Century

Artist

Martin Schongauer

Artist After, German, c. 1450 - 1491

This is a drawing of a triptych featuring three religious figures in archways. The artwork consists of three panels, each featuring a figure standing under an ornate arch. The figures are adorned in robes and accompanied by various religious and symbolic attributes like a staff, a chalice, and foliage. Architectural details can be seen, such as columns and floral motifs, giving the artwork a structured and formal appearance. In the background of each panel, other elements can be observed, such as clouds and buildings. The composition suggests a reverential and ceremonial theme.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.96

  • 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

Q64952876

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