The Lord's Prayer and the Four Ages of the World (Schr. 1862) 15th century

This 15th-century woodcut, "The Lord's Prayer and the Four Ages of the World," by an anonymous artist, is a complex and fascinating visual representation of Christian theology. The circular composition features the Lord's Prayer in Latin inscribed around the outer edge, along with scenes depicting the four ages of the world: the Creation, the Fall of Man, the Redemption, and the Last Judgment. At the center sits God the Father, surrounded by figures and symbols representing various aspects of faith and history, including Adam and Eve, the Virgin Mary, and angels. The intricate detail and symbolic imagery of this print reflects the rich artistic and intellectual tradition of the late Middle Ages.