Swabian School, circa 1500 - THE ENTOMBMENT - image-1

Lot 1206 Dα

Swabian School, circa 1500 - THE ENTOMBMENT

Auction 1020 - overview Cologne
16.11.2013, 00:00 - Ols Masters incl. The Rau Collection for UNICEF
Estimate: 10.000 € - 12.000 €
Result: 13.420 € (incl. premium)

Swabian School, circa 1500

THE ENTOMBMENT

Oil on panel (parquetted). 66.5 x 45.5 cm.

The body of Christ is shown being lain in a stone sarcophagus in a rocky landscape in front of a hill where the cross is visible. The figures of Mary and John are depicted in the foreground with their backs to the viewer, and Nicodemus and Mary Magdalene can be seen amongst the further supporting figures. The composition of the painting follows a copperplate engraving by Martin Schongauer (Bartsch 18) dated 1480 almost exactly, the halos represent the only addition.

Provenance

Private collection, Hesse.