Broadside with Two Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Grotesque Borders

c. 1475/1500

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

This is an image containing dense blackletter German text and contrasting illustrations. The left illustration shows a crowned figure seated with a child on their lap, while the right illustration depicts a crucifixion scene with three figures on crosses. The border features floral and vine patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1980.37.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber, undescribed

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.

Wikidata ID

Q65565486

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