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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
- 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.