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Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten ...

Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten ..., by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, ink, 1503
Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten ..., by Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, ink, 1503

Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten ... is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Miracles of Mariazell. It dates from 1503 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten .

About this work

Overview

Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten ... is a woodcut print created around 1503 by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell. The work depicts a kneeling man and a tiny angel in flight, conveying a narrative rooted in a series of miraculous themes.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a solemn scene of a man in simple attire, kneeling and holding his hat, as a small angel with expansive wings approaches. The image is part of a collection illustrating miracles, presenting a less common storyline in contemporary prints.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine, detailed lines to achieve nuanced representations of light and shadow, characteristic of the woodcut technique during this period.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1503, the woodcut is attributed to the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell. Notable examples of similar works can be found in the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Context

Part of a thematic series focused on miracles, this woodcut reflects the religious and devotional themes prevalent in early 16th-century European art.

Legacy

As a rare narrative print from its time, Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten ... contributes to the historical record of miraculous themes in early modern European printmaking.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.