Artwork
Pilgrims at a Wayside Shrine
Pilgrims at a Wayside Shrine is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair the Elder. It dates from 1508 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pilgrims at a Wayside Shrine is a woodcut print on laid paper created by Hans Burgkmair I in 1508.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of travelers pausing at a roadside shrine, which contains a small statue. The scene is characterized by its simplicity and the attention to detail in the figures' attire and the shrine's architecture.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of lines to achieve varied textures and patterns, a technique typical of woodcut prints from this period, adding depth and visual interest to the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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