Author: unknown
Date: 1681
Material: Wood, polychrome. Heraldic colours dominate gold and blue.
Technique: wood carving, painting
Dimensions, mm: 2950 x 2920 cm
Restoration: ca 1890.
Epitaph of Baron Otto von Mengden (23.03.1600 – 26.02.1681)
The epitaph consists of the Mengden family coat of arms and a cartouche with text. In the centre of the composition is the coat of arms of the Mengden family.
Above the shield, three crowned helmets. The Mantling of the helmets as acanthus leaves surrounds the shield on both sides.
The coat of arms is surrounded by a wreath of branches, from which symmetrically on both sides rises narrow palm branches with 30 coats of arms. From the 30 family coats of arms only 18 have survived. Two Supporters holds the crown of branches. On the right side a vulture, on the left a lion.
Inscription:
Der Hoch Wolgeborner Uhr Edler Gestrenger und Manhafter Herr Otto von Mengden / Erbfreÿher auff Altenwoga Herr undt Erbherr zu Idzel, Lappier Synohlen Kusse / Lubey Abgunst etc. Ihrer Königl. Majt. zu Schweden Hooch meritirter Obrister / der Lieffländischen Ritterschaft undt Altester Landt Raht des Königl. Fürs= / tentuhms Lifflandt. Ist gebohren Anno 1600 den 23 Aprilis undt Anno 1681 / den 26 Februatÿ Sanft und Sehlig in den Herren entschlafen.