Caption

Sarcophagus of Margareta Brahe, Duchess of Hesse-Homburg; engraver: Johann Philipp Thelott (1638–1671), German; subject: coffins, vanitas (allegory); person: Margareta Abrahamsdotter Brahe (Duchess of Hesse-Homburg; 1603–1669); date: after 1669; place: Frankfurt am Main; medium: graphic; dimensions: height 32 cm, width 45.2 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_374

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Rights managed

Available size

73.2Mb (14.0Mb) / 20.0in x 14.2in / 6000 x 4267 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sarcophagus Margareta Brahe Duchess Hesse-Homburg engraver Johann Philipp Thelott 1638–1671 German subject coffins vanitas allegory person Margareta Abrahamsdotter Brahe 1603–1669 date 1669 place Frankfurt am Main medium graphic dimensions height 32 cm width 45.2 cm image engraved scene dominated ornate coffin resting two plinths tiled interior space coffin decorative panels sculpted lion heads elaborate scrollwork floral motifs sloped lid adorned intricate carved designs small medallion- relief coffin hangs large oval wreath framed braided elements ribbon- drapery two hands emerging clouds side appearing hold present wreath background includes heavy cloud forms architectural elements pilasters baseboard floor displays checkerboard tiled pattern visible colors shades black gray beige off-white darker gray shading depth texture.