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3124952 Design for an altarpiece depicting Saints by Holbein the Elder, Hans (1460/5-1524); (add.info.: Design for an altarpiece depicting Saints. From the direction of the worshiper the inside of the right wing can be concluded. At the top Moses, David, and others, in the middle the holy popes, cardinals, bishops, emperors and other dignitaries, below the holy virgins. Suspected design to the no longer extant altarpiece of the Moriz Church in Augsburg. Pen And Ink drawing, slightly colored. As counterpart a second sheet exists in the same collection with the personalities of the Old Testament, preceded by John the Baptist, the apostles, priests and sacred kings.
Hans Holbein d. a. (1465-1524); Upper German School
Entwurf zu einem Altarbild mit der Darstellung Allerheiligen
Entwurf zu einem Altarbild mit der Darstellung Allerheiligen. Aus der Richtung der Anbeter kann man auf die Innenseite eines rechten FlAogels schliessen. Oben Moses, David, und Andere, in der Mitte die heiligen PAapste, KardinAale, BischAofe, Kaiser, und andere WAordentrAager, unten die heiligen Jungfrauen. Mutmassliche EntwAorfe zu dem nicht mehr erhaltenen Altarwerk der Morizkirche in Augsburg. Federzeichnung, leicht koloriert. Als GegenstAock existiert ein zweites Blatt in derselben Sammlung mit den PersAonlichkeiten des Alten Testamentes, voran Johannes der TAaufer, dann die Apostel, Geistliche und heiligen KAonige.
Handzeichnungen alter Meister aus der Albertina und anderen Sammlungen. Herausgegeben von Joseph SchAonbrunner und Dr. Joseph Meder. Wien, Gerlach & Schenk. Verlag fAor Kunst und Kunstgewerbe.); ePurix Verlag Volker Christen; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23115222
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This print showcases a design for an altarpiece depicting saints, created by the renowned artist Hans Holbein the Elder. The intricate pen and ink drawing, slightly colored, reveals a glimpse into the inside of the right wing from the perspective of a worshiper. At the top of this magnificent piece are figures such as Moses and David, surrounded by other significant personalities from biblical times. In the middle section, we can observe holy popes, cardinals, bishops, emperors, and various dignitaries. Finally, at the bottom portion of this altarpiece design are depicted holy virgins. It is believed that these designs were intended for an altar in Augsburg's Moriz Church; however, unfortunately no longer extant today. This particular print serves as one half of a pair with another sheet featuring personalities from the Old Testament. Hans Holbein d. a. , belonging to Upper German School during his time (1465-1524), was known for his exceptional talent in capturing religious subjects through his artistry. This remarkable piece is part of a collection titled "Handzeichnungen alter Meister aus der Albertina und anderen Sammlungen" edited by Joseph Schönbrunner and Dr. Joseph Meder. With its rich historical significance and meticulous attention to detail, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate Holbein's artistic genius while immersing themselves in religious iconography from centuries past.
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