Tomb of Konrad von Hochstaden, Gothic grave in Cologne Cathedral, Germany

The Tomb of Konrad von Hochstaden is a bronze effigy in Cologne Cathedral that shows the archbishop in full ecclesiastical splendor. The work rests on a limestone and marble sarcophagus with decorative niche elements along its sides.

Konrad von Hochstaden served as archbishop from 1238 to 1261 and played a crucial role in initiating the cathedral building project. His tenure marked a turning point for Cologne and the start of one of the largest medieval church constructions.

The tomb displays Konrad in episcopal vestments that reflect his status as a leading church figure of his era. The depiction with miter and liturgical objects conveys his importance in the religious hierarchy of the time.

The tomb stands in the centre of the Johanneskapelle, on the north-east side of the choir ambulatory; the archbishop laid the cathedral's foundation stone at this spot. The chapel also holds the John the Baptist altar, the wall tomb of Queen Richeza of Poland and the (covered) facade plan F. The bronze figure was repaired in 1847 after damage during secularisation, with the right hand, staff, feet and arcade arch renewed in Munich.

The effigy's right hand, crozier, feet and the arch above it were damaged during the secularisation and renewed in 1847 at the royal foundry in Munich, following designs by cathedral master builder Zwirner and sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler. The recumbent figure was long dated to around 1322, following Paul Clemen, until this view was overturned in 1973.