Leven van Christus
anonymous; Hans Wechtlin (I)
1490 - 1526
Medium
paper
Dimensions
215; 167
About this artwork
Blad 20 in een reeks van 43.
Art Historical Context
**Leven van Christus (Life of Christ), Sheet ** Nestled within a grand series of sheets, *Leven van Christus,ad 20* captures a pivotal moment from the life of Jesus, crafted by the enigmatic German printmaker Hans Wechtlin (I) or an anonymous contemporary. Dated between 1490 and 1526, this modest paper print measures just 215 × 167 mm, embodying intimate scale of Northern Renaissance woodcuts designed for personal devotion. Produced during the cusp of the Reformation, Wechtlin's work reflects the era's fervor for accessible religious imagery. Woodcuts on paper, like this one, revolutionized...