Peter Maler

German, active second half 15th century

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This is a painting of a scene featuring a central reclining figure on a bed, surrounded by other figures. The central figure has a halo and is on a bed draped with greenish-blue fabric. Other figures with halos, wearing robes, are also present, some holding books or objects. A smaller figure at the bottom is knelt in a pose of prayer. There are architectural elements like a bed with a tall headboard and a cross symbol. Above, two smaller figures are in a cloud. The style is reminiscent of unknown medieval manuscript artists, with flat forms and an earthy color palette dominated by red, brown, and green.
Peter Maler, German 15th Century, The Death of the Virgin, 1465/1470, woodcut, hand-colored in light orange-red, green, yellow, and brown, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.519

The Death of the Virgin

Peter Maler, German 15th Century · 1465/1470 · woodcut, hand-colored in light orange-red, green, yellow, and brown ·  Accession ID  1943.3.519