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Zwo ersam person auf dem Lannd ...

Master of the Miracles of Mariazell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene involving prayer and divine figures. The image depicts a scene with intricate details involving a central architectural structure resembling a church with detailed spires. In the foreground, a figure is kneeling and appears to be in an act of worship or prayer, directed towards a divine entity comprised of a mother and child floating on a cloud, radiating light. Another part of the scene shows a person in bed, holding a book. The upper left portion features classic iconography of divine figures amidst clouds and rays of light. The setting is surrounded by text in an old script.

Artwork Details

Date
1503
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3275 × 4892 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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