The Virgin and Child on a Grassy Bank, Turned Towards the Right, ca. 1480 – 1490

Blatt: 184 x 147 mm

Physical Description: Engraving

Inventory Number: 33609

Object Number: 33609 D

Acquisition: Acquired in 1858 as a gift from Johann David Passavant

Status: Can be presented in the study room of the Graphische Sammlung (special opening hours)

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About the Work

The Master BM probably worked in the inner circle around Martin Schongauer in Colmar. In his 'Virgin and Child on a Grassy Bank', the motif, facial type, and hairstyle all bear an affinity to works by Schongauer (57872, 33731). The same is true of the emphasis on the child’s naturalness and the abundant garment folds that convey the gentility of the Queen of Heaven.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title: The Virgin and Child on a Grassy Bank, Turned Towards the Right

Engraver

Master BM

Period Produced

15th century

Object Type

art print

Physical Description: Engraving

Material

Vergé paper

Technique

copperplate engraving

Geographic Reference

southern German

Label at the Time of Manufacture: Monogrammiert in der Platte unten mittig: BM

Captions Added Later: Verso bezeichnet (mit Bleistift): G. W. [Sammlermarke?, nicht bei Lugt] / Geschenk v. J. D. Passavant / N° 63
Verso Stempel des Städelschen Kunstinstituts, Frankfurt am Main (Lugt 2356), mit zugehöriger Inventarnummer

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