Hanns Krumbel von Ewsitz... d'organdie
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
Hanns Krumbel von Ewsitz... d'organdie is a 1503 ink by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a chaotic scene with a mix of people and strange creatures. On the left, a building with a doorway sits under a stormy sky, while on the right, a bearded man reaches toward a group of tangled figures. The background is filled with swirling clouds and what looks like a battle or struggle. The text at the bottom is in German and hints at a story about sickness and recovery. The artist used sharp lines and bold contrasts to create drama in the scene. Want to learn more? Try looking up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.
