Portret van Christoph I Fürer von Haimendorf 1595 - 1628

Hans Troschel created this delicate drawing in the early 17th century. Its pale surface is carefully inscribed with graphite lines, which, despite their lightness, convey a powerful sense of symmetry and symbolic order. The composition is structured around a vertical axis dominated by a crucifix, flanked by heraldic devices and angelic figures. The crucifix, meticulously detailed, suggests a concern with spiritual and representational balance. The angels and heraldic symbols mirror each other on either side of the cross, creating a mirrored effect that invites contemplation on themes of symmetry and divine order. The drawing employs line and form to explore ideas of status and faith. Troschel challenges fixed meanings by presenting heraldic symbols in an ethereal, sketched manner. This creates a tension between the material world and the spiritual realm, typical of art from this period.