Artwork
Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend

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.
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.
Artist & collection
Artist
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.



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