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Zway khindt aus Windischlanndt ...
Zway khindt aus Windischlanndt ... 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. Zway khindt aus Windischlanndt.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:Lettered LC: zway khindt aus Windischlanndt/ warn tödt/ ains von krannckhait/ das ander von sleg seiner mütter. So pald man sy gen Zell gelobet/ war-den sy unertzöglich von stundt lebenndig.
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Overview
Zway khindt aus Windischlanndt... is a woodcut print created circa 1503 by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell. The work depicts a densely populated street scene set against a background of architectural elements.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a multitude of figures engaging in various actions: ascending stairs, congregating around a central building, gazing upward, kneeling, or reaching out. Overlooking the chaos are tiny angels, introducing a supernatural element. The accompanying German text suggests a narrative or moral underpinning.
Technique & Style
Characterized by sharp, detailed lines, the woodcut demonstrates the artist's ability to convey complexity within a compact format, typical of the medium's capabilities.
History & Provenance
Created around 1503 by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
Understanding the woodcut's full context requires knowledge of 15th-century printing techniques (see woodcut printing) and potentially, the specific story or moral it conveys, hinted at by the German inscription.
Legacy
The legacy of Zway khindt aus Windischlanndt... is not explicitly detailed in the provided information, leaving its impact on subsequent art or its reception history unspecified.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell (1500–1503) was an artist.
