Artwork
Hanns Krumbel von Ewsitz... d'organdie
Hanns Krumbel von Ewsitz... d'organdie 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. Hanns Krumbel von Ewsitz.
About this work
Overview
Hanns Krumbel von Ewsitz... d'organdie is a woodcut print on laid paper created by the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell around 1500.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene with a bearded figure reaching towards a tangle of people and creatures, set against a backdrop of swirling clouds and turmoil. The accompanying German text suggests a narrative related to illness and recovery.
Technique & Style
The artist employed sharp lines and bold contrasts to convey drama, characteristic of the woodcut technique. The use of laid paper is also notable.
History & Provenance
The work is attributed to the Master of the Miracles of Mariazell and dated to around 1503, although the exact date is not certain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell
Master of the Miracles of Mariazell (1500–1503) was an artist.
