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Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
1503
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
1503
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows a chaotic forest scene with tiny, tangled figures climbing trees and crawling on the ground. The trees are thick and twisted, and the sky above is packed with swirling clouds. In the center, a group of people appears to be struggling or fleeing, while others seem to be watching or helping. The text at the bottom is in German and looks like a short story or warning. It’s crammed into the frame, making the scene feel even more crowded and intense. This print was made using woodcut, a technique where artists carve images into wood blocks and ink them.
