The Stoning of Zacharias and Isaias, page 9 from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter), 1491. Creator: Michael Wolgemut

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The Stoning of Zacharias and Isaias, page 9 from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter), 1491. Creator: Michael Wolgemut

The Stoning of Zacharias and Isaias, page 9 from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter), 1491

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Cruelty Fridolin Stephan Isaiah Lapidation Michael Wolgemut Order Orders Pater Stephan Prophet Punishing Punishment Schatzbehalter Stephan Fridolin Stephan Pater Stoning Wolgemut Michael Zacharias Zechariah

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This haunting woodcut on ivory laid paper with letterpress on verso, created by the renowned German artist Michael Wolgemut in 1491, depicts the biblical story of The Stoning of Zacharias and Isaias from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter) series. The image is taken from page 9 of this important publication, which was likely intended for a monarch or sovereign audience. The scene portrays two Old Testament prophets, Zacharias and Isaias, being punished for their defiance against King Joash of Judah. The prophets are shown standing before a crowd of stern, ordered men, each brandishing a stone in their hands. The expression of cruelty and determination on the faces of the men contrasts sharply with the resigned and pensive gazes of the prophets, who seem to accept their fate. The woodcut's black and white composition adds to the somber and ominous atmosphere of the scene. The intricate details of the clothing and facial features of the figures, as well as the ornate borders and lettering, demonstrate Wolgemut's mastery of the woodcut medium. This print, which is now held in the Art Institute of Chicago, is an important example of Gothic art from the fifteenth century. It highlights the themes of religious obedience, order, and the power of the monarchy, and continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and powerful imagery.

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