Cœnotaphiorum (21)

Hans Vredeman de Vries Netherlandish
 Engraved by Johannes van Doetecum I Netherlandish
 Engraved by Lucas van Doetecum Netherlandish

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Architectural wall tomb consisting of two vertical tiers. The lower tier is characterized by a protruding avant-corps supported by cariatids. In between, a large coat of arms with several blank panels is placed. The upper tier shows the effigy of a deceased man, placed before a statue of the Risen Christ holding the cross in a round niche. Below the image a Latin inscription is added consisting of four lines, divided over two columns.

Cœnotaphiorum (21), Hans Vredeman de Vries (Netherlandish, Leeuwarden 1527–1606 (?) Antwerp (?)), Etching; first state of four

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