Judgment of Solomon/A Family Tree
Artist
Michael Wolgemut
(German, ca. 1434-1437 -1519)
CultureGerman
Date1434-1519
MediumWoodcut
DimensionsOverall: 5 13/16 x 8 1/8 in. (14.7 x 20.7 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
InscribedOn back of print - MMA stamp; MMA Duplicate stamp with initial and date "AHM" and "56" in pencil. "20.47.8" at left of MMA stamp in pencil. "D.I.228D.24(II)" near bottom at right. On front of print at lower right a red crayon check mark crossed. On back of mat inside, MMA impressed stamp and "20.47.8" at lower right. On front of mat bottom center "Rogers Fund, 1920" and on left edge at top: "German Wolgemut, M. D.I.228(II)".
Credit LineGift of Captain and Mrs. Shirley Falcke
Object number56.49.10
Not on view
DescriptionWoodcut on heavy laid paper. Page from a book, printed on both sides with two different scenes. Originally thought to be from a German Bible, but is actually from the Nuremburg Chronicle (according to Dr. Diane Scillia in December of 1979).
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