Description
Framed hand-colored medieval-style artwork depicting Der Tannhäuser, the 13th-century German Minnesänger associated with the celebrated Codex Manesse manuscript tradition. The composition shows Tannhäuser in a white mantle with cross, flanked by decorative vine forms and heraldic elements, including the shield and helmet crest above.
The lower margin includes a pencil notation identifying the subject as “Tannhäuser” and appearing to read “Copie: cf. Hefner-Alteneck,” referencing the 19th-century medieval costume and art scholarship associated with Hefner-Alteneck. This gives the piece strong decorative and historical appeal for collectors interested in medieval manuscript illumination, German literary history, heraldry, music history, and historic costume studies.
Highlights:
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Framed hand-colored / hand-painted style medieval artwork
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Subject: Der Tannhäuser from the Codex Manesse tradition
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Pencil notation appears to reference Hefner-Alteneck
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Rich medieval colors with metallic gold accents
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Attractive gilt-tone frame presentation
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Outer frame measures approximately 10.5″ x 14.5″
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Unusual subject with appeal across medieval art, German history, heraldry, and manuscript collecting
Condition: Displays well with age toning, mat discoloration, visible moisture staining/tide marks, small spots, frame wear, and torn backing paper. The artwork remains visually appealing and presents beautifully as a medieval manuscript-style decorative piece.
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