Der Schatzbehalter oder Schrein der waren reichtümer des heils unnd ewyger seligkeit 1491

"Der Schatzbehalter oder Schrein der waren reichtümer des heils unnd ewyger seligkeit" (The Treasure Chest or Shrine of the True Riches of Salvation and Eternal Bliss) is a 1491 woodcut by Stephan Pater. The artwork depicts a lavish feast with numerous figures seated at long tables. The scene is set in a grand hall with an arched doorway and detailed tiled floor. At the center, a woman sits at a table with several others, seemingly preparing to distribute food. This woodcut, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the detailed and often symbolic imagery of German woodcuts in the late 15th century. The artwork likely reflects the complex religious and social values of the era, emphasizing themes of wealth, salvation, and the importance of communal gatherings.