Artwork
Ein fraw zu Peham Kirchen ...
Ein fraw zu Peham Kirchen ... 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. Ein fraw zu Peham Kirchen .
About this work
Overview
Ein fraw zu Peham Kirchen ... is a woodcut print created around 1503 by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell. The work depicts a densely populated interior scene with a central female figure reclining in bed, enveloped by a group of onlookers.
Subject & Meaning
The scene unfolds beneath a sky populated by floating angels, with a church steeple visible through the background. A humble interior is suggested by a simple table bearing a bowl and candle. Accompanying German text implies a narrative intent, likely illustrating a religious or miraculous event.
Technique & Style
The artist employed sharp lines and expressive shadows to achieve depth, characteristic of their distinctive woodcut style. This technique, involving carving images into wood blocks for printing, predates photographic processes.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1503, specific details regarding the work's ownership history and exhibition record are not provided in the available information.
Context
Produced in the early 16th century, this woodcut reflects the religious themes and storytelling through art common during this period, particularly in relation to the veneration of Mariazell.
Legacy
The impact and influence of 'Ein fraw zu Peham Kirchen ...' on subsequent artistic or religious practices are not specified in the given context, though it contributes to the understanding of early 16th-century woodcut art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell (1500–1503) was an artist.
