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Aldegrever Collection

Background imageAldegrever Collection: God at right forbidding the nude Adam and Eve at left to eat from the tree of knowledge

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Lot and his Daughters, 1555. Creator: Aldegrever; Heinrich (1502-1560)

Lot and his Daughters, 1555. Creator: Aldegrever; Heinrich (1502-1560)
Lot and his Daughters, 1555. Found in the Collection of the Private Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Window w5 depicting Christ bids farewell to his mother (stained glass)

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Window w2 depicting the death of St Caprais (stained glass)

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Window w1 depicting the palace collapses as they try to arrest St Foy (stained glass)

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Window w4 depicting Christ appears to his mother (stained glass)

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Ornamental Design with a Mask and an Eagle between Two Fauns below, 1549

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Design for a Candelabra Grotesque with a Bat in the Center, 1550

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

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

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Orpheus and Eurydice, 1528. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: German Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Creator: Unknown

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?]

Background imageAldegrever Collection: From the series The Small Wedding Dancers, 1538. Creator: Aldegrever

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Jacob Meditating on Josephs Dreams, 1532, (1908). Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Joseph Fleeing from Potiphars Wife, c1532, (1908). Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever

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

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Heinrich Aldegrever Or Aldegraf, 1502A

Heinrich Aldegrever Or Aldegraf, 1502A

Background imageAldegrever Collection: The Virgin, 1527 (1849). Artist: Heinrich Aldegrever

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)

Background imageAldegrever Collection: JOHN OF LEIDEN (1509-1536). Dutch Anabaptist leader

JOHN OF LEIDEN (1509-1536). Dutch Anabaptist leader. Copper engraving, 1536, by Heinrich Aldegrever

Background imageAldegrever Collection: Heinrich Aldegrever

Heinrich Aldegrever
HEINRICH ALDEGREVER German artist


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EDITORS COMMENTS

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.

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