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Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ...

Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ..., by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, ink, 1503
Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ..., by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, ink, 1503

Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ... is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Miracles of Mariazell. It dates from 1503 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym.

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Inscribed: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.

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Overview

Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym... is a woodcut print created around 1503 by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, featuring a scene of a group gathered around a sick individual in bed, accompanied by narrative text and supplementary framed scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The woodcut depicts a dramatic scene of communal concern for a sick person, juxtaposed with vignettes of a woman with a baby and angels, suggesting a narrative of illness, care, and possibly divine intervention, as contextualized by the accompanying text about a wounded young knight.

Technique & Style

Executed in woodcut, the work utilizes sharp lines and simple geometric forms, characteristic of the medium's carved nature, distinguishing it from painterly styles and emphasizing clarity in storytelling.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1503 by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, specific details on the work's historical ownership or exhibition history are not provided in the available information.

Context

Produced in the early 16th century, this woodcut reflects the era's religious and narrative art themes, with the use of framed scenes and text typical of illustrated storytelling in early printmaking.

Legacy

As a work by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, it contributes to the understanding of early 16th-century printmaking techniques and the artistic themes of its time, though its broader impact or influence on later art movements is not specified.

Ain erber man von Lanshuet ...
Ain erber man von Lanshuet ..., Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

Artist & collection

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Who painted Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ...?

Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ... was painted by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell in 1503.

Where can I see Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ...?

Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ...?

Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ... is associated with Renaissance.

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