Ein Frau war lannge Zeit ...

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. The image depicts an ethereal figure with an infant surrounded by clouds at the top center. Below, there is a rural landscape with a small wooden bridge crossing over a stream. A medieval-style church or chapel is prominently positioned on the right side, showcasing gothic architectural elements such as pointed arches and ornate detailing. In the foreground, a group of figures engage in a narrative scene. The landscape is filled with natural elements, like trees and rocky formations, adding depth to the scene. The drawing is rendered in fine lines and detailed hatching, characteristic of traditional woodcut illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.5 × 17.9 cm (10 7/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1250

  • 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

Exhibition History

1969

  • Prints and drawings of the Danube School; an exhibition of South German and Austrian graphic art of 1500 to 1560, Yale University Art Gallery, City Art Museum of St. Louis, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1969-1970, no. 69, repro.

Inscriptions

Lettered LC: Ein fraw wär lannge zeit fer beschwärt mit dem hinfallennden siech-stumb. Als pald sy jr man gen Zell verheiss mit ainem opffer/ ward sy an all annder Ertzney gesundt.

Wikidata ID

Q65511272

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