Ein man wardt auff ain Rad ...
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
Ein man wardt auff ain Rad ... is a 1503 ink by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a scene with multiple figures, including a man on a wheel and another being tortured. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and clouds, with a sense of chaos and turmoil. In the foreground, the man on the wheel appears to be in agony, while the other figure is being subjected to some form of torture. The use of woodcut on laid paper adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. This woodcut technique is characteristic of the Renaissance period, and the image is reminiscent of the works of artists from that time. To learn more about this style, look up the Renaissance movement.
