Eight Apostles in Four Roundels

Israhel van Meckenem

Associated Names
Israhel van Meckenem

Artist, German, c. 1445 - 1503

The image contains four circular illustrations, each featuring two standing figures shown from head to toe. In the top left circle, the two individuals are side by side, with one holding what appears to be a cross, both dressed in long robes. Their facial features are detailed with distinctive facial hair and curly hair styles. In the top right circle, the two figures also stand closely, one holding a staff and the other with a key, they wear long flowing robes. Their facial features include beards and wavy hair. At the bottom left, the figures have delicate, expressive faces, one holding a cross-shaped staff, dressed similarly in long robes, with one figure wearing a headpiece. Lastly, the bottom right illustration features two individuals holding a spear together, showing similar facial hair and long robes. Around them is a plain background, and beneath the circles is a decorative initial or symbol, set against a light, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    images (diameter for each roundel): 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 11.1 × 11.7 cm (4 3/8 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.152

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lehrs, Vol. 9, p.359, no. 452, State C-F ii?/iv


Artwork history & notes

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.

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

Q64958426

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