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Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and poetic mastery

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Grabmal von Klopstock, 1893. Creator: Fritz Stoltenberg

Grabmal von Klopstock, 1893. Creator: Fritz Stoltenberg
Grabmal von Klopstock, 1893

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Abbadon receives mercy (engraving)

Abbadon receives mercy (engraving)
5207630 Abbadon receives mercy (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbadon receives mercy)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Adams dream of the Day of Judgment (engraving)

Adams dream of the Day of Judgment (engraving)
5207626 Adams dream of the Day of Judgment (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adams dream of the Day of Judgment)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: The soul of Judas on its way to Hell (engraving)

The soul of Judas on its way to Hell (engraving)
5207610 The soul of Judas on its way to Hell (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The soul of Judas on its way to Hell)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: The Ascension of Christ (engraving)

The Ascension of Christ (engraving)
5207631 The Ascension of Christ (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascension of Christ)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Nicodemus brings the Crown of Thorns into the assembly of young people (engraving)

Nicodemus brings the Crown of Thorns into the assembly of young people (engraving)
5207613 Nicodemus brings the Crown of Thorns into the assembly of young people (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Father forgive them! Christ on the Cross (engraving)

Father forgive them! Christ on the Cross (engraving)
5207609 Father forgive them! Christ on the Cross (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father forgive them! Christ on the Cross)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving)

Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving)
819849 Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet. Engraved by John Chapman)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: The Nightingales Lesson, 1805 (oil on canvas)

The Nightingales Lesson, 1805 (oil on canvas)
XKH144711 The Nightingales Lesson, 1805 (oil on canvas) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 104.7x88.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: based on Klopstocks ode)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: The Nightingales Lesson, 1802 (pen and ink and wash on paper)

The Nightingales Lesson, 1802 (pen and ink and wash on paper)
XKH157639 The Nightingales Lesson, 1802 (pen and ink and wash on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 57.8x46.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: based on Klopestocks ode)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet (coloured engraving)

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet (coloured engraving)
3622293 Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving)

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving)
5219405 Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Christ appears to Peter (engraving)

Christ appears to Peter (engraving)
5207615 Christ appears to Peter (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ appears to Peter)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Resurrection of the ancient saints (engraving)

Resurrection of the ancient saints (engraving)
5207612 Resurrection of the ancient saints (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resurrection of the ancient saints)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Consultation of the High Priest about the Messiah (engraving)

Consultation of the High Priest about the Messiah (engraving)
5207606 Consultation of the High Priest about the Messiah (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consultation of the High Priest about the Messiah)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: The Messiah in the Garden of Gethsemane (engraving)

The Messiah in the Garden of Gethsemane (engraving)
5207607 The Messiah in the Garden of Gethsemane (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Messiah in the Garden of Gethsemane)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet (engraving)

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet (engraving)
5207605 Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet (engraving) by Hickel, Anton (1745-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803), German poet

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Christ appears to Thomas (engraving)

Christ appears to Thomas (engraving)
5207625 Christ appears to Thomas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ appears to Thomas)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Portia at Christs tomb (engraving)

Portia at Christs tomb (engraving)
5207617 Portia at Christs tomb (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia at Christs tomb)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: The High Priests learn that Christs tomb is empty (engraving)

The High Priests learn that Christs tomb is empty (engraving)
5207614 The High Priests learn that Christs tomb is empty (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Priests learn that Christs tomb is empty)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Father! Into your hands I commend my spirit. Jesus on the Cross (engraving)

Father! Into your hands I commend my spirit. Jesus on the Cross (engraving)
5207611 Father! Into your hands I commend my spirit. Jesus on the Cross (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father! Into your hands I commend my spirit)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Satan decides to kill the Messiah (engraving)

Satan decides to kill the Messiah (engraving)
5207604 Satan decides to kill the Messiah (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satan decides to kill the Messiah)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock and Friedrich Schiller, German poets (chromolitho)

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock and Friedrich Schiller, German poets (chromolitho)
972406 Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock and Friedrich Schiller, German poets (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: The descent into Hell (engraving)

The descent into Hell (engraving)
5207621 The descent into Hell (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The descent into Hell)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: The arrest of the Messiah (engraving)

The arrest of the Messiah (engraving)
5207608 The arrest of the Messiah (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrest of the Messiah)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Four German classic writers, 18th century, wood engravings, published 1897

Four German classic writers, 18th century, wood engravings, published 1897
Four German classic writers of the 18th century: Lessing, Herder, Klopstock and Wieland. Wood engravings, published in 1897

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Klopstock, (1724-1803), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Klopstock, (1724-1803), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Klopstock, (1724-1803), 1830. Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803) German poet and student of theology, invited by Frederick V of Denmark to settle in Copenhagen

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803), c

Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803), c. 1790. Private Collection

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, (1933). Portrait of German poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803), best known for his epic poem " Der Messias" (The Messiah)

Background imageFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock Collection: Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving)

Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving)
XIR1154395 Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (engraving) by Geyser, Christian Gottlieb (1742-1803); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris


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Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and poetic mastery. Through various engravings and artworks, his essence is captured in vivid detail. From the depiction of Abbadon receiving mercy to Adam's dream of the Day of Judgment, these engravings showcase the depth of Klopstock's imagination. In "The soul of Judas on its way to Hell, " we witness the haunting journey into damnation, a testament to Klopstock's ability to delve into profound themes. Conversely, "The Ascension of Christ" captures a moment filled with divine grace and spiritual transcendence. Amongst these powerful images lies one portraying Nicodemus bringing the Crown of Thorns into an assembly of young people. This engraving symbolizes both youthfulness and sacrifice intertwined – themes often explored by Klopstock throughout his literary works. One cannot overlook the poignant portrayal titled "Father forgive them. Christ on the Cross. " It encapsulates Klopstock's deep understanding of forgiveness and redemption, leaving viewers awestruck by its emotional intensity. A portrait engraved meticulously showcases Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock himself; it serves as a glimpse into his visage but also hints at his introspective nature as he delved into realms unknown through his poetry. Moving away from engravings, two other pieces stand out: "The Nightingales Lesson" rendered in oil on canvas in 1805 and pen and ink wash on paper in 1802. These artworks demonstrate not only Klopstock's versatility but also highlight his fascination with nature's beauty interwoven within human experiences. Lastly, a colored engraving immortalizes Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock as an emblematic figure among German poets. His contributions have left an indelible mark upon literature for generations to come. Through all these diverse depictions - whether it be Christ appearing to Peter or Adams' dream.