1491
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Der Schatzbehalter: Gathering of Manna is a 1491 by Michael Wolgemut, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a busy scene with people under tall, pointed tents. Some figures kneel, holding baskets or reaching toward the ground, while others stand or gesture. The background is packed with small circles and lines, like a starry sky or a crowded marketplace. At the top, a banner reads "Gostomia." The scene looks like it’s about gathering something—maybe food or treasure—under a tent labeled with a strange word. The artist used lots of tiny dots and sharp lines to fill the space, making it feel packed and active. Next, check out Renaissance to see how this style connects to other art from the same time.
Michael Wolgemut (formerly spelt Wohlgemuth; 1434 – 30 November 1519) was a German painter and printmaker, who ran a workshop in Nuremberg.
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