The Martyrdom of Saint James (?)

published 1630

Christoph Murer

Associated Names
Christoph Murer

Artist, Swiss, 1558 - 1614

This is an illustration of a group of soldiers at a riverside. One person is crossing the river, while others are on the riverbank. The central figure appears muscular and determined, surrounded by armored soldiers, some on horses. The background shows a rural landscape with hills and structures. The drawing is detailed, with textures of fur, metal, and fabric on the soldiers' attire and gear. The art piece has a classical influence, resembling ancient or historical European settings.

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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 left in plate on stone, monogram of unknown woodcutter: MLF (Nagler Mon. IV, 1982)

Wikidata ID

Q74065554

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