A Censer, ca. 1475

Blatt: 293 x 210 mm

Physical Description: Engraving

Inventory Number: 37226

Object Number: 37226 D

Acquisition: Acquired in 1864

Status: Can be presented in the study room of the Graphische Sammlung (special opening hours)

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About the Work

Martin Schongauer’s ‘Censer’ is a technical masterwork of engraving that consummately represents the abundance of extremely fine details, the functionality of the chains, and the light reflecting off the metallic surface as well as the object’s three-dimensionality and volume. Here on view in a superb impression, the sheet moreover programmatically lays claim to a status equal to that of the arts of painting, sculpture, architecture, and goldsmithery.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title: A Censer

Artist

Martin Schongauer

Period Produced

15th century

Object Type

art print

Physical Description: Engraving

Material

Vergé paper

Technique

copperplate engraving

Geographic Reference

German

Label at the Time of Manufacture: Monogrammiert in der Platte unten mittig über der vordersten Kette: M+S

Captions Added Later: Verso unten links blauer Stempel des Städelschen Kunstinstituts, Frankfurt am Main (Lugt 2356), mit zugehöriger Inventarnummer