Study for a Stained-Glass Window

Christoph Murer Swiss

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The drawing shows Hercules standing at the center choosing between Virtue and Vice, who are shown personified on either side. In the background, small figures are shown heading towards Heaven (behind Virtue) and Hell (behind Vice).

Study for a Stained-Glass Window, Christoph Murer (Swiss, Zurich 1558–1614 Winterthur), Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash; framing lines in pen and brown ink

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Study for a Stained-Glass Window, Christoph Murer (Swiss, Zurich 1558–1614 Winterthur), Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash; framing lines in pen and brown ink
Study for a Stained-Glass Window, Christoph Murer (Swiss, Zurich 1558–1614 Winterthur), Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash; framing lines in pen and brown ink
Study for a Stained-Glass Window, Christoph Murer (Swiss, Zurich 1558–1614 Winterthur), Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash; framing lines in pen and brown ink
Study for a Stained-Glass Window, Christoph Murer (Swiss, Zurich 1558–1614 Winterthur), Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash; framing lines in pen and brown ink

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