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Lot 61 Dα

South German School 17th century - Typus Oboedientiae

Auction 1055 - overview Cologne
23.09.2015, 14:30 - Paintings and Drawings 15th-19th C.
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Result: 2.108 € (incl. premium)

South German School 17th century

Typus Oboedientiae

Oil on copper. 49 x 39 cm.

This panel, entitled "TYPUS OBEDIENTIAE", is intended to teach the observer about the Christian principle of obedience. It shows a depiction of the crucifixion upon an altar surrounded by six emblems bearing biblical quotations and accompanied by a passage from the Church Father Gregory the Great.