Aldegrever Collection

Window w3 depicting the Agony in Gethsemene (stained glass)
720005 Window w3 depicting the Agony in Gethsemene (stained glass).

Self-portrait, 1530. Creator: Aldegrever, Heinrich (1502-1560)
Self-portrait, 1530. Private Collection

Three Trombonists, 1538. Creator: Aldegrever, Heinrich (1502-1560)
Three Trombonists, 1538. Private Collection

Two Torch-Bearers, 1538. Creator: Aldegrever, Heinrich (1502-1560)
Two Torch-Bearers, 1538. Private Collection

God at right forbidding the nude Adam and Eve at left to eat from the tree of knowledge in center, from Adam and Eve, 1540

Window w5 depicting Christ bids farewell to his mother (stained glass)
720010 Window w5 depicting Christ bids farewell to his mother (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w5 depicting the Entry to Jerusalem (stained glass)
720009 Window w5 depicting the Entry to Jerusalem (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w2 depicting the death of St Caprais (stained glass)
720004 Window w2 depicting the death of St Caprais (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w1 depicting the Crowning with thorns and mocking (stained glass)
719990 Window w1 depicting the Crowning with thorns and mocking (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w5 depicting the Birth of St Foy (stained glass)
720007 Window w5 depicting the Birth of St Foy (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w2 depicting a donor bishop before the Virgin and Child; St George (stained glass)
720001 Window w2 depicting a donor bishop before the Virgin and Child; St George (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w1 depicting the palace collapses as they try to arrest St Foy (stained glass)
719985 Window w1 depicting the palace collapses as they try to arrest St Foy (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w1 depicting a saint abbot with St Louis (stained glass)
719982 Window w1 depicting a saint abbot with St Louis (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w5 depicting the Last Supper (stained glass)
720008 Window w5 depicting the Last Supper (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w6 depicting Pentecost (stained glass)
720011 Window w6 depicting Pentecost (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w4 depicting Christ appears to his mother (stained glass)
720006 Window w4 depicting Christ appears to his mother (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w2 depicting St George (stained glass)
720002 Window w2 depicting St George (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Ornamental Design with a Mask and an Eagle between Two Fauns below, 1549

Design for a Candelabra Grotesque with a Bat in the Center, 1550

Mars, from The Seven Planets, 1533. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Mars, from The Seven Planets, 1533

Orpheus and Eurydice, 1528. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Orpheus and Eurydice, 1528

German Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Fig 1: Title-frame (1519) probably by Hieronymus Hopfer. Fig 2: Initial by A. Durer. Fig 3: Frieze (1539) by A. Aldengrever [Heinrich Aldegrever?]

From the series The Small Wedding Dancers, 1538. Creator: Aldegrever
From the series " The Small Wedding Dancers", 1538. Private Collection

Jacob Meditating on Josephs Dreams, 1532, (1908). Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Jacob Meditating on Josephs Dreams, 1532, (1908). Scene from the Old Testament: Jacob thinking about the dreams of his son Joseph, 16th century German interior with stove on the left

Joseph Fleeing from Potiphars Wife, c1532, (1908). Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Joseph Fleeing from Potiphars Wife, c1532, (1908). Scene from the Old Testament: Potiphars wife attempts to seduce Joseph

The Virgin, 1527 (1849). Artist: Heinrich Aldegrever
The Virgin, 1527 (1849). From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, volume V (Paris, 1849)

Heinrich Aldegrever Or Aldegraf, 1502A

Peter Maes after Heinrich Aldegrever (Netherlandish, 1560 - active 1591), Hercules and Antaeus, 1577, engraving

after Heinrich Aldegrever, The Rich Man in Hell, etching

Peter Candid after Heinrich Aldegrever after Georg Pencz (Flemish, c. 1548 - 1628), Saint Mark the Evangelist, c. 1600, pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white over black chalk on laid paper

Lazarus Begging for Crumbs from Divess Table; Heinrich Aldegrever, German, 1502 - about 1561; 1552; Pen and brown ink, brown wash, traces of black chalk

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Aldegrever: A Masterpiece of Stained Glass Art In the realm of stained glass art, Aldegrever stands as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and storytelling ability of its creator. This magnificent piece portrays a multitude of scenes, each capturing significant moments from biblical narratives and saints' lives. At first glance, one's eyes are drawn to the central panel where God himself appears on the right side. With an outstretched arm and stern expression, he forbids Adam and Eve on the left from partaking in the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. The artist skillfully captures their hesitation and curiosity through delicate brushwork. Moving our gaze towards Window w1, we witness a scene filled with anguish as St Foy endures torture for her unwavering faith. The vibrant colors dance across this stained glass masterpiece, evoking both sympathy for her suffering and admiration for her steadfastness. Adjacent to it lies Window w2 depicting another somber moment -the death of St Foy herself. Through intricate details etched onto glass panels, Aldegrever immortalizes this saint's sacrifice while inviting viewers to reflect upon mortality's transient nature. As we shift our attention to Window w5, a sense of serenity envelops us as Christ bids farewell to his mother before embarking on his final journey. The tender embrace between them is beautifully captured in radiant hues that seem to emanate divine love. Juxtaposed against this poignant scene is another window portraying Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem (Window w5). Vibrant blues and greens dominate this composition as they depict jubilant crowds waving palm branches in celebration -a stark contrast to what awaits him later. The theme continues with Window w2 showcasing yet another martyrdom -the death of St Caprais. Here we witness Aldegrever's mastery in conveying emotion through color gradients that transition from warm tones at Caprais' execution to cooler hues symbolizing his eternal reward.