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Cœnotaphiorum (24)

1563

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Architectural wall tomb consisting of two vertical tiers. The lower tier is characterized by a protruding avant-corps supported by telamons dressed as monks. In between, the effigy of a deceased man is placed. Above, in the upper tier a kneeling man is depicted with Saint Peter standing by his side. Below the image a Latin inscription is added consisting of eight lines, divided over two columns.

Cœnotaphiorum (24), Hans Vredeman de Vries (Netherlandish, Leeuwarden 1527–1606 (?) Antwerp (?)), Etching; first state of four — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Cœnotaphiorum (24)

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: 9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (23 x 15 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture

Credit Line: Purchase, Phyllis D. Massar Gift, 2011

Accession Number: 2011.510.24

Chronology

Low Countries, 1400-1600 A.D.

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