Grabmal in einer Kirche, ein Ritter auf einem Sarkophag kniend

drawing, paper, architecture

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

16_19th-century

aged

antique

charcoal drawing

paper

german

coloured pencil

underpainting

19th century

watercolour illustration

watercolor

architecture

"Grabmal in einer Kirche, ein Ritter auf einem Sarkophag kniend" is a watercolor by German architect Friedrich von Gärtner (1792-1847) that is now housed in the Städel Museum. The artwork depicts a kneeling knight figure atop a sarcophagus inside a church. The design of the sarcophagus is highly detailed, with decorative elements in a gothic style, such as pointed arches and winged beasts at the base. The drawing showcases Gärtner's interest in architectural and interior design, specifically in the context of funerary monuments.