Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ...

c. 1503

Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

Associated Names
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

Artist, German, active early 16th century

This is a drawing of a religious scene in an interior space. The image features an interior with ornate architectural features including columns and arched stained glass windows. In the center, there is an altar adorned with a hanging tapestry depicting a religious figure holding a child. Above, a similar motif is on display, shrouded in clouds with beams of light. Surrounding the altar, there are several robed figures engaged in a discussion or interaction, pointing and gesturing towards each other. The surrounding details, such as the intricate details of the robes and architectural elements, suggest careful attention to design and ornamentation. Below the scene is a script or text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.3 × 17.9 cm (10 3/8 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1243

  • 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 iunger knecht von Znaym kham gen Zell/ dem het der schlag dy ain seytten und armb seines leybs verderbt. Als pald er sein gepett opffert/ ward Er gesundt und bewegt all sein glider.

Watermarks

similar to Briquet 14445 with point extending from top of head

Wikidata ID

Q65511264

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