Parabel van de heer die zijn knecht geld gaf 1485 - 1491

"Parabel van de heer die zijn knecht geld gaf" is a woodcut print from the late 15th century, created by the Master of Antwerp (I). This artwork depicts a scene from a parable, likely the parable of the talents, in which a master entrusts his servants with money and judges them upon his return. The print features three figures, the master, a servant returning with profit, and a servant who has buried his money, standing on a checkered floor. The scene is executed in a detailed and expressive style, using the distinct features of the woodcut printing process. This print exemplifies the popularity of woodcuts as an affordable means of disseminating religious teachings during the late Middle Ages.