Epitaph of Hans Emon
Epitaph of Hans Emon
from 1523
Location as the first grave at the cemetery entrance
Hans Ehemann (Emon) was praised by Johann Neudörfer for his skill in grinding spectacle lenses. In 1506, he bought the house at Obere Wörthstraße 6/Untere Wörthstraße 3 for 160 florins, which was encumbered with a rent of 3 florins and 1½ pounds; in 1517, he became a street warden. His widow, Kunigund, sold the house in 1534 for 200 florins to her son of the same name.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus Cemetery, Grave number 53
photo 08. Nov 2025, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Hans Emon
from 1523
Inscription: Hans Emon / Coat of arms with spectacles, fish, and painter's mark
Hans Ehemann (Emon) was praised by Johann Neudörfer for his skill in grinding spectacle lenses. In 1506, he bought the house at Obere Wörthstraße 6/Untere Wörthstraße 3 for 160 florins, which was encumbered with a rent of 3 florins and 1½ pounds; in 1517, he became a street warden. His widow, Kunigund, sold the house in 1534 for 200 florins to her son of the same name.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus Cemetery, Grave number 53
photo 2021, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Hans Emon
from 1523
Inscription: Hans Emon / Coat of arms with spectacles, fish, and painter's mark
Hans Ehemann (Emon) was praised by Johann Neudörfer for his skill in grinding spectacle lenses. In 1506, he bought the house at Obere Wörthstraße 6/Untere Wörthstraße 3 for 160 florins, which was encumbered with a rent of 3 florins and 1½ pounds; in 1517, he became a street warden. His widow, Kunigund, sold the house in 1534 for 200 florins to her son of the same name.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus Cemetery, Grave number 53
photo 08. Nov 2025, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Hans Emon
from 1523
Detail view with spectacles (the adjusting screws are also shown at the bottom edge of the lenses)
Hans Ehemann (Emon) was praised by Johann Neudörfer for his skill in grinding spectacle lenses. In 1506, he bought the house at Obere Wörthstraße 6/Untere Wörthstraße 3 for 160 florins, which was encumbered with a rent of 3 florins and 1½ pounds; in 1517, he became a street warden. His widow, Kunigund, sold the house in 1534 for 200 florins to her son of the same name.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus Cemetery, Grave number 53
photo 08. Nov 2025, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Hans Emon
from 1523
Detail view with spectacle lenses, fish, and painter's sign
Hans Ehemann (Emon) was praised by Johann Neudörfer for his skill in grinding spectacle lenses. In 1506, he bought the house at Obere Wörthstraße 6/Untere Wörthstraße 3 for 160 florins, which was encumbered with a rent of 3 florins and 1½ pounds; in 1517, he became a street warden. His widow, Kunigund, sold the house in 1534 for 200 florins to her son of the same name.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus Cemetery, Grave number 53
photo 08. Nov 2025, Theo Noll