Marienkapelle i Oettingen 1590s
alexandermair
statensmuseumforkunst
print, etching
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pencil drawn
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amateur sketch
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light pencil work
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pen sketch
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etching
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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pencil drawing
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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pencil art
This is a 1590s etching by Alexander Mair titled "Marienkapelle i Oettingen" depicting a scene of miracles and religious devotion. The image features numerous vignettes, a central depiction of the Virgin Mary with angels, and text detailing the miracles associated with the titular church. The work is a fascinating example of 16th-century German art, incorporating themes of faith, devotion, and religious history in a detailed and visually engaging manner. This print is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcasing Mair's skill in capturing religious narratives through a complex and compelling arrangement of visual elements.
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