Cœnotaphiorum (6)

1563
Not on view
Freestanding, raised funeral monument supported by lions and balusters. On top of the monument a sleeping man (gisant) is placed wearing his armor. On the corners of the monument angels are placed holding blank coats of arms. In the background on the right, four steps lead to an arched opening through which a second doorway is visible. Below the image a Latin text is placed, made up out of eight lines divided over two columns.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cœnotaphiorum (6)
  • 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 9/16 x 8 1/4 in. (16.7 x 21 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Phyllis D. Massar Gift, 2011
  • Object Number: 2011.510.6
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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