"The view shows Albrecht Dürer's grave in the right half of the image, recognizable by the lectern-like superstructure featuring the inscription plaque, as well as the inscriptions on the sides. A laurel wreath has been laid on the grave—likely to mark the anniversary of Dürer's death—a custom that persists to this day for the honorary graves at St. John's Cemetery. It is notable that the artist has omitted the yew tree standing directly behind the grave. This opens up a clear view westward toward the eastern choir of St. John's Church and its roof turret. Also of interest is the depiction of the 'portico gallery' in front of the rectory; this structure has survived despite the cemetery's expansion. The 'Small Rectory Garden' was likely located behind it, though this was also dismantled after 1850. Since the corner of the rectory—which stood on this site until 1856 before being relocated to Lindengasse—is still visible at the left edge of the image, this drawing must have been created prior to that time."

Dr. Silke Colditz-Heusl

Quoted from:

*Der Johannisfriedhof in historischen Ansichten* [St. John’s Cemetery in Historical Views],

*500 Jahre Friedhof St. Johannis* [500 Years of St. John’s Cemetery],

Exhibition catalogue,

Association of Friends of the Museum of Cultural History Nuremberg (Förderverein Kulturhistorisches Museum Nürnberg e.V.),

2018, pp. 108–109