[tomb of Johann Adolf II, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels] c.1746-67

Engraving with etching | 47.4 x 34.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 609667

Johann Martin Bernigeroth (1713-67)

Description

Engraving with etching of the funerary monument of Johann Adolf II, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels. A view of the tomb of the Duke, with the coffin positioned at the centre, surrounded by saints and allegorical figures. Behind the coffin is a whole length portrait of the Duke, displayed under a large canopy. With German inscription on entablature below.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Johann Martin Bernigeroth (1713-67)
(engraver)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Johann Adolf II, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels (1685-1746)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Engraving with etching

engraving with etching

Measurements

47.4 x 34.4 cm (sheet of paper)

45.6 x 32.8 cm (platemark)

44.6 x 31.7 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Garter (England)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
Funerary architecture
Tombs
Funerary monuments

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