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Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Frontal view

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Frontal view


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Frontal view upper end with inscription

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Frontal view upper end with inscription


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein inscription

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

inscription


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Armoured figure

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Armoured figure


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Armor figure, upper body, oblique view from the left Detailed view of the armor figure / top left the coat of arms of the Kress von Kressenstein, top right

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Armor figure, upper body, oblique view from the left Detailed view of the armor figure / top left the coat of arms of the Kress von Kressenstein, top right


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein upper end with inscription Armor figure, upper body, oblique view from the left

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

upper end with inscription Armor figure, upper body, oblique view from the left


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein oblique view from the right

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

oblique view from the right


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Rüstungsfigur, Oberkörper, Schrägansicht von rechts

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Rüstungsfigur, Oberkörper, Schrägansicht von rechts


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Armoured figure, detail

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Armoured figure, detail


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Oblique view from the right

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Oblique view from the right


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Detail with fruit, ornamental carving, head and volute

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Detail with fruit, ornamental carving, head and volute


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Ornamental carving and volute with leaves and string of pearls

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Ornamental carving and volute with leaves and string of pearls


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Details with ornamental carving

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Details with ornamental carving


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Pedestal

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Pedestal


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein Comparative image: left tomb Kressenstein 1596 / right tomb Dobschütz 1601 (Nuremberg, Johanniskirche)

Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress von Kressenstein

1596

Comparative image: left tomb Kressenstein 1596 / right tomb Dobschütz 1601 (Nuremberg, Johanniskirche)


Epitaph for Hieronymus Kress, war councilor of the Franconian district, keeper of the imperial fortress, member of the inner secret council of the city of Nuremberg (Fritz Traugott Schulz / Thieme Becker), who was killed in action in Pressburg on 18.7.1596 and buried in the parish church in Kraftshof on 4.8.1596.

Figure in armor, flanked by half-columns and crowned by two coats of arms. Ornamental motifs and caryatid base with masked head on the sides. Bronze inscription plaque at the top, framed by an angel's head and death emblems. (Short inventory, The City of Nuremberg, Munich, 1977)

see also: Friedrich von Dobschütz / Epitaph

Location: Kraftshof, St. George

Design: Werner, Hans

Realization: Werner, Hans

photo 2022, Theo Noll

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