Saint Michael

c. 1480

German 15th Century after Master of the Dutuit Mount of Olives

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

Master of the Dutuit Mount of Olives

Artist After, German, active c. 1450/1470

The image displays swirling and looping lines forming an intricate, textured pattern. The abstract artwork resembles a tapestry woven from Earth-toned fibers, with shades of brown, black, and orange. The interwoven lines create patterns that could be seen as resembling foliage or a rugged terrain. The complexity of the image draws connections to textures found in nature, such as tree bark or dried leaves, showcasing how abstract compositions can mimic the natural world.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    paste print on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10.5 × 7.7 cm (4 1/8 × 3 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.787

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber, no. 2856

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1926

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm Ludwig. Handbuch de Holz- und Metailschnitte des XV Jahrhunderts. 8 vols. Leipzig: Verlag Karl W. Hierseman, 1926-1930.

Watermarks

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Wikidata ID

Q64953365

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