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Ain Pehamss verheiss sich gen Zell ...

Ain Pehamss verheiss sich gen Zell ... 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 Pehamss verheiss sich gen Zell.
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- Inscribed:Lettered LC: Ain Pehämb verheiß sich gen Zell/ und versprach [nymer?] zu rauben/ noch jn krieg zuziechen/ das hat er nit gehalten. Und als er nachmalln gen Zell khamb/ viel Er vor dem mittern alltar gechling als ain tödter nider auff dy Erd/ mit püllen und graussamen geschray. Do er zu ym selbstkhamb/ hat Er peicht/ und solch glüb stet zuhalten versprochen.
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Overview
Ain Pehamss verheiss sich gen Zell... is a woodcut on laid paper created by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell around 1503.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in a state of prayer or distress on the floor of a church, surrounded by intricate carvings, statues, and devotional paintings, including a Virgin Mary with the Christ child, conveying a sense of reverence and deep spirituality.
Technique & Style
The woodcut showcases a high level of craftsmanship, with detailed renderings of the church's decorations, suggesting a skilled artist with attention to detail.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell (1500–1503) was an artist.











