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This is a drawing of a religious and allegorical scene. A group of figures is depicted in a wooded landscape, interacting with each other. A sacred apparition appears above them, featuring a holy figure with a child within a radiant halo. The foreground shows expressive figures in dynamic poses and historical attire. The landscape includes trees, clouds, and rocks, adding depth to the scene. The precise line work enhances the drama. There is text in German at the bottom providing a narrative context.
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This is a drawing of a religious and allegorical scene. A group of figures is depicted in a wooded landscape, interacting with each other. A sacred apparition appears above them, featuring a holy figure with a child within a radiant halo. The foreground shows expressive figures in dynamic poses and historical attire. The landscape includes trees, clouds, and rocks, adding depth to the scene. The precise line work enhances the drama. There is text in German at the bottom providing a narrative context.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Ain Briester von Neunhe ...

Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

Date
c. 1503
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 26.5 × 18 cm (10 7/16 × 7 1/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1964.8.1252
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Miracles of Mariazell

Subjects and terms

  • Danube
  • Sword
  • Christ Child
  • Figures
  • Cloud
  • Writing
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 Briester von Neünhofen ward gefangen/ und schwärlich mit ketten und strickhen gepunden. Als er sich gen Zell verheiss/ ward Er an all menschlich hilff von stundan ledig und khamb davon.

NGA object ID 48404. 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.