Pilgrims at the Church of the 'Beautiful Virgin' at Regensburg 1610

"Pilgrims at the Church of the 'Beautiful Virgin' at Regensburg" is a 1610 woodcut by Michael Ostendorfer, depicting a large gathering of pilgrims outside the Church of the Virgin Mary in Regensburg, Germany. The scene is full of detail, with the pilgrims shown in a variety of poses, some kneeling in prayer, others walking or talking to each other. The church itself is a prominent feature in the artwork, with its tall spire dominating the skyline. This artwork is a beautiful example of a woodcut, a printing technique that involves carving a design into a wooden block, then inking the surface and pressing it onto paper. The resulting print has a unique, slightly textured quality.