Hans Lützelburger

Leuczellburger, Hans
Franck, Hans
Lutzelberger

German, active 1517-1526

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This print appears to be a title page from a book published in 1545. The top of the page reads "IMAGINES MORTIS" in large, bold letters. Below that are several smaller lines of text in Latin. Below the text, there is an intricate emblem featuring a design with the text "M??URA" beneath it and the shapes of a crab and a moth. At the bottom are two more lines of text. The paper is beige, and seems to be thin, as other lines of text are faintly visible through it.
Hans Lützelburger, Jean Frellon, François Frellon, Imagines Mortis (Images of Death), c. 1526; published 1545, bound volume with 44 woodcut illustrations including 1 title vignette, 1 initial, 41 in-text illustrations, and 1 illustration before the epilogue, Gift of John B. Davidson in honor of Andrew Robison, 2017.110.1

Imagines Mortis (Images of Death)

Hans Lützelburger, Jean Frellon, François Frellon · c. 1526; published 1545 · bound volume with 44 woodcut illustrations including 1 title vignette, 1 initial, 41 in-text illustrations, and 1 illustration before the epilogue ·  Accession ID  2017.110.1

This is a print of a battle scene in a forest, with men engaged in combat amidst a backdrop of dense trees. The men are a mix of armed and unarmed, some holding long swords, sticks, axes, or pitchforks. Some are lying on the ground. Some of the men are nude apart from small garments around their groins, while other men are wearing full outfits with tunics, jackets, and wide-brimmed hats. The background includes tall trees with heavy branches in front of a sky filled with thin, horizontal lines. In the bottom left and right corners of the paper, below the print, are small rectangles with text in them.
Hans Lützelburger, Battle of Naked Men and Peasants, 1522, woodcut on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2017.21.1

Battle of Naked Men and Peasants

Hans Lützelburger · 1522 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.21.1

The drawing depicts a scene with a skeleton, an executioner, and three men. The style resembles a woodcut, showing contrast and line detailing. The skeleton holds an hourglass, symbolizing time passing. In the foreground, a richly dressed man puts a hat on another man. An executioner stands nearby with a weapon. A demon or bat-like creature hovers above. The background includes architectural elements and an overcast sky.
Hans Lützelburger, The Councillor, c. 1526, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.78

The Councillor

Hans Lützelburger · c. 1526 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1954.12.78

The image is a woodcut illustration of a ship in stormy waters. The perspective is straight on, showing the ship amidst large waves with a low horizon. The waves are intricately carved with bold lines. Figures on the ship are detailed, and the overall color palette is monochromatic with black ink on aged paper. The title "Der Schiffman" is at the top of the image.
Hans Lützelburger, Der Schiffman (The Sailor), c. 1526, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4842

Der Schiffman (The Sailor)

Hans Lützelburger · c. 1526 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4842

The image shows a full-body view of three human figures and a skeletal figure, all standing closely together. The first person on the left wears a hat and long robes, appearing to hold a long staff or rod, with facial features that include a bearded face partially obscured by the hat's brim. The skeletal figure is positioned between the two human figures, facing them, and has one foot resting on the ground and the other raised as if walking or in motion. The second person, near the center, is shown in profile with curly hair, a beard, and wearing a detailed robe with elaborate patterns. The third person, to the far right, appears older, with balding hair, wrinkles, and simple attire. Each human figure seems to be interacting with the skeletal figure with hand gestures. The setting includes cobblestone ground and buildings with detailed roofs and windows in the background, implying a street or alley scene.
Hans Lützelburger, Der Fürsprach (The Lawyer), c. 1526, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4844

Der Fürsprach (The Lawyer)

Hans Lützelburger · c. 1526 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4844

The image shows the full-length figures of an elderly man and a skeletal figure interacting. The man is leaning forward, supported by a walking stick, with his body slightly curved towards the skeleton. He has a long beard and a bald head with some hair around the sides, wearing a long coat with fur trim, a prominent button near the top, and shoes. The skeleton faces the man, reaching out with one arm while the other arm is bent upwards. There is no facial features on the skeleton, just a skull. The background displays fluffy clouds and trees, suggesting an outdoor setting, with some ground details in the foreground. The drawing has a sketch-like quality, resembling a woodcut appearance typical of early printed illustrations. The text "Der Alt man" is inscribed above the figures.
Hans Lützelburger, Der Alt man (The Old Man), c. 1526, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4841

Der Alt man (The Old Man)

Hans Lützelburger · c. 1526 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4841

This is a drawing of a person in an elaborate outfit being confronted by a skeletal figure. The drawing depicts a scene where an ornately dressed figure is in the foreground. They are adorned with detailed garments featuring textures such as pleats and an elaborate cloak, and a wide-brimmed hat lies on the ground nearby. Behind them stands a skeletal figure wielding a scythe. The background shows a landscape of hills and skies.
Hans Lützelburger, Der Groff (The Count), c. 1526, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1089

Der Groff (The Count)

Hans Lützelburger · c. 1526 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1089

This is a painting of a scene in a natural setting with celestial elements. The image shows a crowned figure with a radiant aura kneeling beside a reclining, unclothed figure. Surrounding this scene are various animals, including birds, a dog, and grazing creatures, with a backdrop of trees. The sky above is filled with clouds, stars, celestial faces, beams of light, the sun, and the moon amidst swirling clouds. The style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer, known for intricate woodcuts and detailed engravings featuring nature, human form, and celestial bodies.
Hans Lützelburger, The Creation of Eve, c. 1526, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.72

The Creation of Eve

Hans Lützelburger · c. 1526 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1954.12.72

Hans Lützelburger, Der Rychman (The Rich Man), c. 1526, woodcut on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.128

Der Rychman (The Rich Man)

Hans Lützelburger · c. 1526 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1948.11.128

The image shows three figures in a room with decorated paneling in the background. The first figure on the left is partially turned away from the viewer, with their body seen from the back and their head turned slightly to the right. This person appears to be holding a scythe-like object. Next to them is a skeletal figure, also partially turned, with a bony hand resting on the shoulder of the central figure. The central figure is sitting on a block, their entire body visible. They are dressed in a voluminous robe with fur trim and a cap. This figure is gesturing with one hand towards the third figure. The third figure is standing to the right, fully visible, dressed in a tunic with a belt and a cap, holding a dish or hat in front of them. The background suggests an interior setting with a tiled or patterned floor, and there is an hourglass lying on its side on the ground in the foreground.
Hans Lützelburger, The Judge, c. 1526, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4845

The Judge

Hans Lützelburger · c. 1526 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4845