Two Shields with a Hare and a Moor's Head, Held by a Wild Man 1480 - 1490

"Two Shields with a Hare and a Moor's Head, Held by a Wild Man" is a 15th-century engraving by Martin Schongauer, a renowned German artist. The circular composition features a wild man, a recurring motif in medieval art, holding two shields depicting a hare and a Moor's head. Schongauer's masterful use of line and detail in this artwork, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style, creates a sense of both realism and fantastical imagery. It's a striking example of Schongauer's talent for depicting the human form and natural world with precision and detail.