Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment

published 1630

Christoph Murer

Associated Names
Christoph Murer

Artist, Swiss, 1558 - 1614

This is a drawing of several figures inside an architectural setting. The central figure, an elderly man with a beard, is gesturing dramatically. Surrounding him are other figures in various seated and standing positions. The figures wear elaborate period clothing, and the background includes an arched doorway revealing more figures and structures. A dog is also depicted in the scene. The drawing style resembles a detailed woodcut or engraving, using fine lines and shading to show texture and depth.

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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 right in plate Stimmer-Murer monogram: STM (Nagler Mon. V, 324); lower right in plate on knife sheath, monogram of unknown woodcutter: MLF (Nagler Mon. IV, 1982)

Wikidata ID

Q74065631

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