Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
1503
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Zway khindt aus Windischlanndt ... 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 street scene with people climbing stairs and gathering around a building. Some figures look upward, while others kneel or reach out. The background has a church and small houses, and the whole scene feels busy and chaotic. Tiny angels float above, adding a dreamy touch. The text below is in German, hinting this might tell a story or moral. The artist used sharp lines to pack lots of detail into a small space. Want to know more? Look up woodcut to see how this printing technique works.
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell (1500–1503) was an artist.
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