Skulptur, Tödlein-Schrein, Tödleinschrein

um 1583, Artist: Paul Reichel

 

 

Skulptur, Tödlein-Schrein, Tödleinschrein

The ivory shrine
showing a depiction of Death was made by the sculptor Paul Reichel for Archduke
Ferdinand II. Looking at the stone skeleton the spectator sees himself in the
mirrors inside the left and right doors. So he is confrontend with his own
death, an idea which is supported by the apple of paradise, the book and the
hourglass.

Location: Schloss Ambras Innsbruck Unterschloss, Kunstkammer

Object data

Object Name

Skulptur, Tödlein-Schrein, Tödleinschrein

Culture

Schongau

Dated

um 1583

Artist

Paul Reichel (tätig 1568 - 1588)

Dimensions

H. 82,3 cm, B. 32 cm

Image rights

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer

Inv. No.

Kunstkammer, 4450

Kunst & Patenschaft

Schloss Ambras Innsbruck dankt Frau Eva Christine Strele für die Patenschaft!