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Study for a Stained-Glass Window

late 16th–early 17th century
Not on view
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).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Study for a Stained-Glass Window
  • Artist: Christoph Murer (Swiss, Zurich 1558–1614 Winterthur)
  • Date: late 16th–early 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash; framing lines in pen and brown ink
  • Dimensions: Overall: 7 5/16 x 5 13/16 in. (18.5 x 14.8 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Anne and Jean Bonna Gift, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.298
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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Design for a Painted Glass with Scene from the New Testament, Christoph Murer Swiss, Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash
Design for a Painted Glass with Scene from the New Testament
Christoph Murer
1598
Design for a Stained Glass Window, Christoph Murer Swiss, Pen and black ink, gray and light brown-gray wash
Design for a Stained Glass Window
Christoph Murer
1608
An Allegory of a Rich Man and a Poor Man (Der Lustige Arme und der Traurige Reiche), Christoph Murer Swiss, Etching
An Allegory of a Rich Man and a Poor Man (Der Lustige Arme und der Traurige Reiche)
Christoph Murer
1596
The Three Graces (recto); Four putti engaging in various activities (verso), Christoph Murer Swiss, Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on paper prepared with semi-opaque gray wash
The Three Graces (recto); Four putti engaging in various activities (verso)
Christoph Murer
1580s
The Elements: Fire, Christoph Murer Swiss, Painted and stained glass, Swiss, Zurich
The Elements: Fire
Christoph Murer
early 17th century

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