Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment

published 1630

Christoph Murer

Associated Names
Christoph Murer

Artist, Swiss, 1558 - 1614

This image shows a forest scene where a person is lying on the ground near a tree and another individual is approaching them. A horse is tethered to a tree in the background, and there are other figures present. The drawing features detailed cross-hatching and strong contrast, creating a sense of depth. The trees are tall and dense, contributing to a gloomy atmosphere, enhanced by a monochrome, textured style reminiscent of early woodcuts or etchings.

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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); center in plate on harness, monogram of unknown woodcutter: MLF (Nagler Mon. IV, 1982)

Wikidata ID

Q74065624

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