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
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
Urs Graf, the Elder (Swiss, 1485-1527/28) published by Johann Knobloch (German, born Switzerland, died 1528)

Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi
Urs Graf, the Elder (Swiss, 1485-1527/28) published by Johann Knobloch (German, born Switzerland, died 1528)

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
Urs Graf, the Elder (Swiss, 1485-1527/28) published by Johann Knobloch (German, born Switzerland, died 1528)

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
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)

The Penitence of Saint John Chrysostom
Lucas Cranach the Elder German, 1472-1553

Adam
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)

Saint Christopher
Lucas Cranach the Elder German, 1472-1553

Lovers Surprised by Death
Hans Burgkmair the Elder German, 1473-1531

Portrait of Magdalena of Saxony, Wife of Elector Joachim II of Brandenburg
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)

Bouquet of Flowers in an Earthenware Vase
Attributed to Jan Brueghel the Elder (Flemish, 1568–1625)

Equestrian Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian I
Hans Burgkmair the Elder German, 1473-1531

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
Lucas Cranach the Elder German, 1472-1553