The Celestial Ladder of Saint Bonaventura

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

This is a drawing of a religious scene with intricate symbolic imagery. The artwork features a central figure at the top surrounded by a circular diagram containing various religious figures and symbols. Multiple texts, probably in German or Latin, are interwoven throughout the illustration. To the left and right of the central image, groups of people appear to be gathered. The intricate line work and use of hatching provide depth and texture. The upper part of the drawing features cherubs and angelic figures among clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2876

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 78, State a


Artwork history & notes

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

Wikidata ID

Q64960061

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