Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
1503
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ein Jungling von Friderschpach ... is a 1503 ink by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a crowded scene with people gathered around a sick boy lying in bed. Above him, a glowing figure floats in the sky, holding a baby. The city in the background looks like it’s on fire, while the people below wave their hands and hold up crosses. The boy’s parents kneel beside him, looking worried. The artist used sharp lines and dark shading to create drama and movement. The glowing figure is likely a religious symbol, but the text below hints at a story about a plague. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing technique worked.
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell (1500–1503) was an artist.
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