Cœnotaphiorum (4)
Freestanding tomb for a woman. The tomb is characterized by the effigy of a sleeping woman (gisant) placed on top of the tomb, with a crown and two dogs place by her feet. Above the woman's head sits a cherub holding a strapwork panel. Below the image is a Latin inscription made up out of four lines, divided over two columns.
Artwork Details
- Title: Cœnotaphiorum (4)
- Artist: Hans Vredeman de Vries (Netherlandish, Leeuwarden 1527–1606 (?) Antwerp (?))
- Artist: Engraved by Johannes van Doetecum I (Netherlandish, 1528/32–1605)
- Artist: Engraved by Lucas van Doetecum (Netherlandish, active 1554–72, died before 1589)
- Publisher: Hieronymus Cock (Netherlandish, Antwerp ca. 1510–1570 Antwerp)
- Date: 1563
- Medium: Etching; first state of four
- Dimensions: sheet: 6 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. (16.8 x 21 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Purchase, Phyllis D. Massar Gift, 2011
- Object Number: 2011.510.4
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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