Sinister Relics

Saint John on Patmos (c.1490)

shrouds Saint John as he receives apocalyptic visions in this moody engraving by Martin Schongauer. The aged saint gazes heavenward in awe surrounded by the craggy island of Patmos and prophetic images emerging from clouds.

Schongauer utilized and shadows to create a foreboding atmosphere. Details like the rock textures and elaborate angels showcase his technical engraving brilliance on the cusp of the era.

The of the Virgin (1470-1473)

Mourners surround the Mary's bedside with quiet grief in this engraving by Martin Schongauer, focused on finding humanity within religious scenes.

Carrying the Cross (1475-1480)

Crowds of figures dynamism and emotion surround Christ in Martin Schongauer's iconic , demonstrating his mastery of movement and depth.

The Crucifixion (c.1475)

Schongauer captures the emotional agony of Christ's crucifixion through strained muscles and contorted forms in this dark yet technically brilliant engraving.

Madonna in the Rose Garden (1473)

This breathtaking engraving by Martin Schongauer overflows with meticulous details, from the garden to the Virgin Mary’s flowing robes. His technical virtuosity helped elevate to new artistic heights during the .

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (c.1470-1475)

Martin Schongauer brings Saint Anthony’s torment to life in this elaborate engraving overflowing with fantastical demons and monsters. Schongauer specialized in imbuing dramatic movement and imaginative details into his religious scenes.

Knight, Girl and Death (1505)

Baldung returns to mortality in this painting of a distracted with an alluring , unaware of the presence of behind him. An early example of Baldung’s signature themes.

The Weather Witches (1523)

Baldung’s imagination runs wild in this busy allegorical scene of crones ritualistically controlling the weather. The hybrid style blended with Baldung's precise technique.

Death and the Maiden (1517)

Baldung perfectly captures the fragile human condition in this work depicting a inspected by while precariously clutching an hourglass. A master of allegorical memento mori.

Witch and Dragon (1515)

Baldung’s affinity for themes comes through in this menacing painting of a witch with a dragon and human skulls. Combining style with eeriness, Baldung helped cement supernatural iconography in German art.

The Bewitched Groom (1544-1545)

Behold the of Baldung in this painting of a groom ridden by a witch, accompanied by a walking skeleton and owl. The bizarre imagery exemplifies Baldung’s fascination with themes and .

The Three Ages of Woman and Death (1510)

Hans Baldung Grien’s allegorical masterpiece transfixes with its imagery - three women representing stages of life stand beside a grinning skull, oblivious to the hourglass held by . Baldung specialized in surreal, themes focused on mortality.

Knight, Death and the Devil 1513:

Albrecht Dürer's iconic 1513 "Knight, Death and the Devil" encapsulates the spirit with its ominous and fantastical imagery. It depicts a knight on horseback flanked by two foreboding figures - a monstrous and the haunting specter of .

Melencolia I (1514)

The winged, contemplative figure in Albrecht Dürer's seminal 'Melencolia I' has intrigued viewers for centuries with its and emotive, scene open to myriad interpretations. A masterpiece.

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1497-98)

Behold one of Albrecht Dürer's earliest - this ominous envisions the Four Horsemen of the in striking detail. Created during the late 15th century, the work exemplifies Dürer's fantasy-tinged signature style that would influence artists for centuries to come

Adam and Eve (1504)

Albrecht Dürer's iconic engraving of Adam and Eve is a sublime encapsulation of the biblical Creation story, brimming with symbolic details for the viewer to decode. The technical mastery demonstrated in this engraving cemented Dürer as an undisputed master of German printmaking during the Renaissance era.

Young Hare (1502)

Behold the virtuosic skills of in capturing every detail and nuance of this young hare's fur, whiskers and posture. The life-like realism of his observational watercolor paintings changed the landscape of naturalist art. This piece has cemented his reputation for centuries.

Self-Portrait (1500)

Famed German artist Albrecht Dürer's intricate self-portrait exemplifies the technical mastery of his oil paintings. The detailed depiction and introspective gaze provide a window into the mind and talent of one of the Renaissance's greatest painters and printmakers.