Gerson as Pilgrim with Town in Background

in or before 1488

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

The image shows a man standing with a staff in one hand and a shield with a sun face and stars in the other. He has curly hair, a beard, and is dressed in layered garments, a cloak, stockings, and shoes. A small dog stands beside him. The background includes hills, a tree, and a castle with towers and walls.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.650

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, no. 4101

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1955

  • Art of the Medieval Period, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1955, no catalogue.

Bibliography

1911

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm. Manuel de l'amateur de la gravure sur bois et sur metal au XVe siecle. 5 vols.Berlin and Leipzig, 1891-1910.

Wikidata ID

Q64953155

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