This is a drawing of a religious scene in an interior space. The image features an interior with ornate architectural features including columns and arched stained glass windows. In the center, there is an altar adorned with a hanging tapestry depicting a religious figure holding a child. Above, a similar motif is on display, shrouded in clouds with beams of light. Surrounding the altar, there are several robed figures engaged in a discussion or interaction, pointing and gesturing towards each other. The surrounding details, such as the intricate details of the robes and architectural elements, suggest careful attention to design and ornamentation. Below the scene is a script or text.
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This is a drawing of a religious scene in an interior space. The image features an interior with ornate architectural features including columns and arched stained glass windows. In the center, there is an altar adorned with a hanging tapestry depicting a religious figure holding a child. Above, a similar motif is on display, shrouded in clouds with beams of light. Surrounding the altar, there are several robed figures engaged in a discussion or interaction, pointing and gesturing towards each other. The surrounding details, such as the intricate details of the robes and architectural elements, suggest careful attention to design and ornamentation. Below the scene is a script or text.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Ain iunger Khnacht von Znaym ...

Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

Date
c. 1503
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 26.3 × 17.9 cm (10 3/8 × 7 1/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1964.8.1243
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
The Miracles of Mariazell

Subjects and terms

  • Mother and Child
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Danube
  • inscription
  • calligraphic
  • Man
  • Figures
Provenance

Princes of Liechtenstein, Vienna; (William Schab, New York); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], 1959; gift to NGA, 1964.

Inscription

Lettered LC: Ain iunger knecht von Znaym kham gen Zell/ dem het der schlag dy ain seytten und armb seines leybs verderbt. Als pald er sein gepett opffert/ ward Er gesundt und bewegt all sein glider.

Watermarks

similar to Briquet 14445 with point extending from top of head

NGA object ID 48395. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.