Urs’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Pilate Washing His Hands, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi
Urs Graf, the Elder (Swiss, 1485-1527/28) published by Johann Knobloch (German, born Switzerland, died 1528)
The Last Supper and Christ Washing the Feet of his Disciples, plate nine from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi
The Last Supper and Christ Washing the Feet of His Disciples, plate nine from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi
Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi
Illustration from Postilla by Parisienses Guillermus, plate 37 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century
Urs Graf (Swiss, 1485-1527/29) assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943)
The Agony in the Gardens and Christ's Arrest, plate ten from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi
Susanna Surprised by the Elders, from The Story of Susanna
Heinrich Aldegrever German, 1502-c.1560
Eve
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)
The Crucifixion
The Penitence of Saint John Chrysostom
Lucas Cranach the Elder German, 1472-1553
Adam
Saint Christopher
Lovers Surprised by Death
Hans Burgkmair the Elder German, 1473-1531
Portrait of Magdalena of Saxony, Wife of Elector Joachim II of Brandenburg
Bouquet of Flowers in an Earthenware Vase
Attributed to Jan Brueghel the Elder (Flemish, 1568–1625)
Equestrian Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian I
Susanna and the Elders
Annibale Carracci Italian, 1560-1609
Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, Saint Gereon, and a Donor
Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder (German, 1493–1555)
The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne