Zwo ersam person auf dem Lannd ...
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
Zwo ersam person auf dem Lannd ... is a 1503 ink by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a busy scene with two main figures in the center: a woman kneeling and a man standing beside her. Around them, a crowd of people gathers near a church with a tall steeple. Above, angels float in the sky, while below, a group of people stands near a building with a window. The lines are sharp and detailed, creating a mix of action and stillness. The text at the bottom hints at a story about two people from a village who made a promise to God. Their tale is tied to a church, likely the one shown in the image. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.
