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Demolition of the Tin Coffin of Elector Christian II
Lost Art-ID
193099
Artist / Creator
Title
Demolition of the Tin Coffin of Elector Christian II
Dating
1611
Object type
Group of reported objects
Material / Technique
Opaque colour ; Paper / printed (copper engraving)
Height
36.00 cm
Width
29.00 cm
Inventory number
H 172 b
Description
Praying angels float around the coffin, which carries a crucifix, the overall coat of arms, biblical verses and an inscription on the plate. On the edge there are coats of arms, on the sides lion heads with rings in the mouth. A ribbon held by angels: "Abris des Zinennen Sarges H. Christiani II. Herzogens zu Sachsen, Gülich, Cleve und Berg, Churfürstens". Framed in black.
Literature / Source
Literatur: Bäumel, Schuckelt, Lieber 1990, S. 57, Obj.-Nr. 135.
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