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Cœnotaphiorum (12)

1563
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Funerary monument, shaped like a tomb and on one side placed against a wall. The monument is characterized by a portico of Ionic pillars surrounding the body of the tomb. On top of the tomb the effigy of a sleeping man (gisant) in harnas is placed. Above his head a statue of a soldier is visible which supports a strapwork panel with the inscription 'GENUS INSUPERABILE BELLO'. Below the image a Latin inscription is placed made up out of four lines, devided over two columns.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cœnotaphiorum (12)
  • 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: 2011.510.12
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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