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Nüremberg Bible: Manna Falling from Heaven

Nüremberg Bible:  Manna Falling from Heaven, by Unknown, 1404
Nüremberg Bible:  Manna Falling from Heaven, by Unknown, 1404

Nüremberg Bible: Manna Falling from Heaven is a print by the Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1404 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Nüremberg Bible: Manna Falling from Heaven is a print depicting a biblical scene.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a group of people in a field gathering white dots falling from the sky, likely representing manna, a food mentioned in the Bible. The scene conveys a sense of wonder and gratitude as the people work together to collect the falling substance.

Technique & Style

The print features simple, unadorned trees and a sky with a few clouds in the background, while the figures are characterized by distinct poses and attire, such as a man in a red robe holding a staff.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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