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Ein man wardt auff ain Rad ...

Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a man being tortured on a wheel with other figures observing or lamenting. The scene shows a man bound to a wheel at the center, tilted diagonally. Surrounding the wheel are architectural elements like ornate railings and columns, and a figure in the clouds is present. Carved ornamental details are visible throughout the structure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1503
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3274 × 4779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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