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Christ at the Marriage of Cana (Schr. 136a)

Christ at the Marriage of Cana (Schr. 136a) by Anonymous, German, 15th century

Medium

Woodcut, hand-colored

Dimensions

sheet: 4 7/16 x 3 5/8 in. (11.3 x 9.2 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of James Clark McGuire, 1930

Accession Number

31.54.131

Tags

MenWomenChrist

Art Historical Context

This delicate 15th-century woodcut, *Christ at the Marriage of (Schr. 136a)*, captures Jesus's first miracle from the Gospel of John, he transforms water into wine at a wedding feast in Cana. Created anonymously by a German artist during the late Middle Ages, it reflects the era's deep devotion to biblical narratives, which were vital for teaching faith to the largely illiterate populace. The intimate scene likely shows Christ amid wedding guests—men and women gathered in celebration—emphasizing themes of abundance, divine intervention, and joy. As one of the earliest printed images, this han...

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