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Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
1503
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
1503
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows a group of people gathered around a bed. One person lies in the bed, looking sick. Others stand nearby, some holding hands or pointing. The background has small scenes in framed boxes—one shows a woman with a baby, another has angels. The text below tells a story about a young knight who gets hurt. The artist used sharp lines and simple shapes to tell this tale. The style is very different from paintings—it’s all carved into wood. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.
