Christ and His Disciples V

German 16th Century after Martin Schongauer

Associated Names
Martin Schongauer

Artist After, German, c. 1450 - 1491

This is a woodcut print of three religious scenes under arches. The print features intricate architectural detailing framing three panels. The left panel displays a robed figure with a large staff and halo, standing amidst a rocky landscape with military figures on horseback. The central panel shows another robed figure holding a staff in front of a tree, surrounded by smaller figures. The right panel depicts several figures walking with staffs under a heavenly figure in the sky. The scenes are divided by ornate columns crowned with figures blending human and mythical characteristics. The print's style reflects religious themes of the Renaissance period, with detailed figures and ornate structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.98

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lehrs, Vol. 5, p.205, no. 41, State -52 (l)

  • Series Title

    Christ and His Disciples


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1930

  • Etchings by Martin Schongauer from the Lessing Rosenwald Collection, The Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA, 1930.

Bibliography

1908

  • Lehrs, Max. Geschichte und kritischer Katalog des deutschen, niederlandischen und franzosischen Kupferstichs im XV. Jahrhundert. 9 vols. and 1 plate vol. Vienna: Gesellschaft fur vervielfaltigende Kunst, 1908-1934.

Wikidata ID

Q64952878

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