Study for a Stained Glass Window

Christoph Murer

late 16th–early 17th century · Pen and black ink and gray wash; framing lines in brown ink · Drawings and Prints

The drawing shows Hercules standing at the center choosing between Virtue and Vice, who are shown personified on either side. In the background, small figures are shown heading towards Heaven (behind Virtue) and Hell (behind Vice).

Artist

Christoph Murer

Date

late 16th–early 17th century

Medium

Pen and black ink and gray wash; framing lines in brown ink

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Purchase, Anne and Jean Bonna Gift, 1995