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 an animated scene featuring multiple figures dressed in historical or medieval attire. The figures are gathered around a central middle figure, who appears to be in motion or distress. The scene is set against an architectural backdrop with arches and elevated structures. The characters are detailed with textured fabrics and hair, and the drawing includes sharp lines and shading for depth and detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection)

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10.6 x 14.9 cm (4 3/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.35.21

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 81

  • Series Title

    Biblia Sacra

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

Inscriptions

lower left in plate Stimmer-Murer monogram: STM (Nagler Mon. V, 324); upper center in plate unknown woodcutter's monogram: MLF (Nagler Mon. IV, 1982)

Wikidata ID

Q74065676

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