Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten ...

c. 1503

Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

Associated Names
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

Artist, German, active early 16th century

The image shows a detailed scene set in a dense forest. The horizon is not prominently visible as the scene is dominated by densely packed trees and foliage. In the center, two men are depicted: one crouching and looking around a tree, while another is aiming a crossbow. The artwork features intricate brushstrokes or line work capturing textures of trees, leaves, and clothing. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown and black to create a dramatic contrast between light and shadow. In the top right corner, a divine figure with a halo and a child appears amidst the clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.6 × 18 cm (10 1/2 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1233

  • Series Title

    The Miracles of Mariazell

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Princes of Liechtenstein, Vienna; (William Schab, New York); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], 1959; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Lettered LC: Ain Man schöß seinen nagsten/den er vermainet ain Pern gewesen sein mit ainem Strall durch den hertzkasst bey dem dennsken Tüttel ein. Und als er Mariam anrüeffet/und sich gen Zell mit ainem opffer versprach. ward im geholffen. Als er dan nachmalln am plöffen leib angezaigt hat.

Wikidata ID

Q65511254

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