Study with St Ulrich and St Afra for the altarpiece of Augsburg Cathedral

Christoph Amberger (1502 - 1561/2)

British Museum

1554

A study for the wings of the altarpiece in Augsburg Cathedral completed in 1554. Centre panel: Madonna enthroned by angels; Wings: St Ulrich and St Afra. Below are 7 half length saints. The drawing differs slightly from the finished altarpiece: in place of four saints are members of the Hapsburg family.

• Medium: pen & Indian ink & grey wash
• Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm
• ArtFunded in: 1933
• Bequeathed by Henry Oppenheimer through The Art Fund

Provenance

Collection of Lanna

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