Passieverhaal
Monogrammist AG (15e eeuw)
1475 - 1500
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
107; 149
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 149 mm x breedte 107 mm
Art Historical Context
"Passieverhaal," an engraving by the enigmatic Monogrammist from the late 15th (circa 1475–1500), captures the Passion of Christ—a central theme in medieval Christian devotion. This anonymous artist, identified only by initials "AG," represents the skilled printmakers of Northern Europe during the Renaissance, where engravings like this one democratized religious art for a broader audience beyond elite patrons. Crafted in a compact format (149 mm high by 107 mm wide), work exemplifies early engraving techniques: fine lines incised into a metal plate, inked, and pressed onto paper to produce i...