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Design for Glass Painting: Man and Woman in Architectural Setting
Design for Glass Painting: Man and Woman in Architectural Setting is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Tobias Stimmer. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.74
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Design for Glass Painting: Man and Woman in Architectural Setting is a drawing by Tobias Stimmer, created around 1504. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man and woman in ornate attire standing in an elaborate doorway, accompanied by angels and a coat of arms above them, set against a dark sky with a moon.
Technique & Style
The work features intricate details and deep shadows, suggesting it was designed for stained glass, where light would enhance its shapes and depth.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Tobias Stimmer (7 April 1539 – 4 January 1584) was a Swiss painter and illustrator. His most famous work is the paintings on the Strasbourg astronomical clock.
