Epitaph for Otto of Pogk [superstructure]: Resurrection of Christ

Epitaph for Otto of Pogk [superstructure]: Resurrection of Christ

Title

Epitaph for Otto of Pogk [superstructure]: Resurrection of Christ

[cda 2015]

Painting on wood

Medium

Painting on wood

[cda 2015]

The risen Christ occupies the vertical axis of the panel. The rectangular panel exhibits small semi-circular additions at the left and right edges, and a larger semi-circle above the central third. Christ stands on the open sarcophagus, enveloped in a robe, that wafts out dramatically to the right and holds

The risen Christ occupies the vertical axis of the panel. The rectangular panel exhibits small semi-circular additions at the left and right edges, and a larger semi-circle above the central third. Christ stands on the open sarcophagus, enveloped in a robe, that wafts out dramatically to the right and holds the victory banner in his hands, it in turn wafts in the opposite direction. The awakening soldiers frame the sarcophagus.

The painting is fitted in an elaborate renaissance frame, which links it with the second panel, a depiction of the olive grove. In addition to the painted ornamentation in the spandrels the carved frame exhibits the coats-of-arms of both families over this central scene. The frieze beneath is decorated with two putti holding a text field. There is another larger text field beneath the scene with the olive grove.

[Görres, cda 2015]

Attribution
Lucas Cranach the Younger

Attribution

Lucas Cranach the Younger

[Schuchardt 1851 C, 39]

Production date
1578

Production date

1578

[central panel dated]

Dimensions
Dimensions of visible surface: 90.4 x 122 cm

Dimensions

  • Dimensions of visible surface: 90.4 x 122 cm

  • [cda 2015]

Signature / Dating

None, the central panel depicting the garden of Gethsemane is signed and dated.

Signature / Dating

  • None, the central panel depicting the garden of Gethsemane is signed and dated.

  • [cda 2015]

Inscriptions and Labels

There is no inscription on the panel, but there are two inscriptions in the text fields on the renaissance …

Inscriptions and Labels

Inscriptions, Badges:

  • There is no inscription on the panel, but there are two inscriptions in the text fields on the renaissance frame: a short inscription above the panel recites the words of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane, a larger text field beneath the panel refers to the deceased Otto von Pogk. See Interpretation/History/Discussion for a transcription.

  • [cda 2015]

Owner
Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Coswig
Repository
Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Coswig
Location
Coswig
CDA ID
DE_KC_NONE-KC002b
FR (1978) Nr.
FR-none
Persistent Link
https://lucascranach.org/en/DE_KC_NONE-KC002b/

Overall view of the piece
Connected Works

Epitaph for Otto of Pogk [centre scene]: Agony in the Garden
  • Epitaph for Otto of Pogk [centre scene]: Agony in the Garden, 1578
  • DE_KC_NONE-KC002a
  • Painting
  • Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Coswig

Literature

Reference on page Catalogue Number Figure / Plate
Hennen 2016 71-82
AuthorInsa Christiane Hennen
TitleDas Epitaph für Otto von Pogk in der Coswiger Nicolaikirche
Publicationin Elisabeth Rüber-Schütte, ed., Lucas Cranach in Sachsen-Anhalt. Forschungen und Berichte aus der Denkmalpflege
SeriesKleine Hefte zur Denkmalpflege
Volume10
Place of PublicationHalle
Year of Publication2016
Pages71-82
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Körber, Himpel, Haselbach 2016 83-93
AuthorAlbrecht Körber, Andrea Himpel, Linda Haselbach
TitleDas Epitaph des Amtshauptmanns Otto von Pogk († 1577) von 1578 in der Stadtkirche St. Nicolai zu Coswig (Anhalt)
Publicationin Elisabeth Rüber-Schütte, ed., Lucas Cranach in Sachsen-Anhalt. Forschungen und Berichte aus der Denkmalpflege.
SeriesKleine Hefte zur Denkmalpflege
Volume10
Place of PublicationHalle
Year of Publication2016
Pages83-93
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Rüber-Schütte 2016 71-82, 83-93
EditorElisabeth Rüber-Schütte
TitleLucas Cranach in Sachsen-Anhalt
SeriesKleine Hefte zur Denkmalpflege
Volume10
Place of PublicationHalle
Year of Publication2016
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Prasse 2009 20-22 p. 23
AuthorMatthias Prasse
TitleStadtkirche St. Nicolai und ehemaliges Dominikanerinnenkloster in Coswig (Anh.)
Place of PublicationDresden
Year of Publication2009
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Schulze 2004 178, 209-211 p. 210
AuthorIngrid Schulze
TitleLucas Cranach d. J. und die protestantische Bildkunst in Sachsen und Thüringen. Frömmigkeit, Theologie, Fürstenreformation
Place of PublicationBucha near Jena
Year of Publication2004
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Schade 1974 96, 390
AuthorWerner Schade
TitleDie Malerfamilie Cranach
Place of PublicationDresden
Year of Publication1974
Link http://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/schade1974
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Schuchardt 1851 C 39
AuthorChristian Schuchardt
TitleLucas Cranach des Aeltern Leben und Werke. Zweiter Theil
Place of PublicationLeipzig
Year of Publication1851
Link http://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/schuchardt1851bd2
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Research History / Discussion

The transcriptioin is from a UV light photograph

  • text in the upper text field:

'Mein Vater ists nicht müglich das dieser Kelch von mir gehe ich /

tringke in denn so geschehe dein wille.'

  • text in the lower text field, entitled 'EPITAPHIVM' (on the upper frame member):

'Des Edlenn gestrengenn vnnd Ehrnühesten Otto von Pogk Welcher seines alters Lx Jhar xxx Jahr Anhaldischer Hoffdiener vnd Marschalch xiiii Jhar Heubt[=] /

man Im Ambt Cosswigk gewesenn vnnd alhier auff dem Hause den xiiii Martii Anno 1577 in gott sehliglich entschlaffenn vnnd in dieser Pfarkirchen begraben Des sehle Gott genade: /

Hernach folgen etliche trostspüche domit er sich auff seinem Todtbet getrostet hatt. /

Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet das er seinen einigen Sohn gab, auff das alle die an in gleubenn nicht verloren werdenn, Sondernn das Ewige Leben habenn. Johannis am 3 Capittel: /

Warlich, warlich, Ich sage euch, So iemand mein Wort wirdt halten, der wirdt den Todt nicht sehenn Ewiglich. Johannis am viii Capittel: /

Den das ist ie gewislich war, vnd ein thewer werdes wort, das Cristus Jhesus kommen ist in die Welt, die Sünder sehlig zumachen vnter welchen ich der fürnemest bin. S. Paulus i Thimo: i. /

Das blut Jesu Christi seines Sohnes machet vns rein von aller sünde i Epistel Johannes i Cap: /

Vnd wisset das ihr nicht mit vorgenglichem silber oder golde, erlöset seid sondern mit dem thewern blutt Christi, als eines vnschüldigen vnd vnbeflecten lammes i Pe: i. /

Herr, Wen ich nuhr dich habe so frage Ich nichts nach Himmel vnnd Erden, wen mir gleich leib vnnd sehel vorschmacht, /

so bistu doch Gott altzeit meines hertzen trost vnnd mein theill. Psalm: Lxxiii: /

Hilff du Heilige Dreifaltigkeitt. /

Dieses Gemelde, habe Ich Margaretha Robils, Otto von Pogks seligen /

hinderlassene Witfraw, meinem lieben Man, Zu ehren vnnd /

gedechtnus auff mein eigne vnkosten, vorfer= /

tigenn vnnd setzen lassenn:'

On the bottom of the lower text field is a depction of a pelican cutting its chest to feed its hatchlings with its blood. Main parts of the depiction are abraded but visible in UV light.

[Görres, cda 2015]

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Technical studies

03. 2015Technical examination / Scientific analysis

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Underdrawing

DESCRIPTION

Tools/Material:

- dry drawing material (dark chalk)

Type/Ductus:

- relatively detailed yet economic underdrawing

- fine lines

Function:

- relatively binding for the final painted version; lines delineate the main contours and define essential details and facial features; no representation of volume with hatching-strokes

Abweichungen:

- minor alterations made during the painting process to clearly define forms; small changes

INTERPRETATION

Attribution:

- Lucas Cranach the Younger

[Sandner, Smith-Contini, Heydenreich, cda 2015]

  • photographed by Gunnar Heydenreich
  • photographed by Ingo Sandner

03. 2009Technical Examination

Framing

The painting is fitted in the original aedicule-like frame. There is a frieze with a text field over which a panel depicting the Resurrection is positioned. Carved figures in the forms of an atlas (left) and a caryatide (right) flank the scene in the olive grove. At the bottom of the frame there is a larger text field.

[Görres, cda 2015]

Condition Reports

Date10.12.2003

  • wood species is unknown

  • xylophaga infestation of the spandrel fields, otherwise only occasional woodworm damage

  • insect frass on the painted side has been stained dark ( indication of a later varnish application)

  • two splits running in from the side and a split along the join

  • the paint layers are in good condition and except for isolated areas in tact, no disturbing retouches

  • some exit holes

  • typical network of cracks

  • recent chalk/lime drips

  • old, brown and cloudy varnish (probably anoil/resin varnish) with dirty streaks

  • old surface dirt dissolved with the new application of a varnish causing a streaky appearance

[Conservation report, Albrecht Köhler, 10. Dec. 2003]

  • erstellt von Albrecht Körber

Conservation History

Date10.12.2003

Treatment proposal:

With the exception of some woodworm damage and a slightly yellowed varnish the panel painting is in good condition and does not require any immediate treatment. A varnish removal is not necessary as the varnish is not blanched and the degree of yellowing is acceptable. Furthermore the optical appearance harmonises with the equally aged finish on the frame.

Treatment:

  • surface cleaning and removal of drips from the wall coating

  • the worm channels were filled employing cork filler and chalk ground, the insect frass was left

  • the fills were retouched

  • only the split join at the top was glued, filled and retouched

[Conservation report, Albrecht Köhler, 10. Dec. 2003]

  • conservation treatment by Albrecht Körber

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