Design for a sepulchral monument; verso: Design for a monument
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Pen and brown ink, over red chalk and black chalk or graphite, brown and brownish yellow wash; verso: pen and brown ink, black chalk
Dimensions
sheet: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Charles and Jessie Price Gift, 2010
Accession Number
2010.96
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite drawing, attributed to Pieter Verbruggen Younger, Michiel van der Voort or an anonymous Flemish artist of the late 17th–early 18th century showcases preparatory designs for grand sepulchral monuments—elaborate tombs likely intended for churches or noble chapels. The recto features a detailed composition with human figures, soaring architecture, and symbolic elements typical of Flemish Baroque sculpture, evoking solemnity and grandeur. Flipping to the verso reveals another monument design, highlighting the iterative creative process in artists' workshops. Crafted on a modest 8¼ ...
About the Artist
Pieter Verbruggen the Younger|Anonymous, Flemish, 17th century|Michiel van der Voort (Flemish|Flemish|Flemish) · 1648 |1600 |1667 –1691 |1700 |1737
Flemish, Antwerp 1648–1691 Antwerp| |Flemish, 1667–1737