Who painted Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend?

Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend was painted by German 16th Century in 1501.

Where can I see Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend?

Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend?

Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend

German 16th Century , 1501

Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1501 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:across top in plate: (5 lines of German text); across bottom in plate: (29 lines of Latin verse); in later hand, across bottom verso in graphite: No. / [t?]h HsssBow 0[?]2 / BKK

About this work

Overview

The Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend is a print created through engraving on two joined sheets. It presents a complex composition with multiple elements.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a central scene of Jesus on the cross surrounded by crowds, accompanied by smaller figures along the edges and additional scenes at the bottom. The arrangement suggests a commemorative or funerary theme, honoring the Feuerabend daughters.

Technique & Style

The engraving technique, involving carving into metal, is evident in the print's detailed and textured appearance. The artist achieved shading and detail through the use of fine lines, characteristic of engraving.

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John, Hans Brosamer

Artist & collection

Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist of the late 1500s drew knights clashing in parades and mock battles, filling sheets with detailed ink colored lightly in watercolor: soldiers mid-joust, shields flying, foot soldiers sparring with spears.