Wild man with shieldMartin Schongauer · 1490
Engraving- Northern Renaissance
1490- Renaissance
Martin Schongauer (1450 – 1491)
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About this artwork
- Title: Wild man with shield
- Artist: Martin Schongauer
- Year: 1490
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Medium: Engraving
- Period: Renaissance
- Corpus context: mastery of engraving technique, northern renaissance detail
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: northern renaissance, gothic style, martin schongauer
Questions & Answers
Who is the artist behind "Wild man with shield"?
The artist behind "Wild man with shield" is Martin Schongauer. The work is catalogued under Martin Schongauer's name.
What is "Wild man with shield" made with, and in which style?
"Wild man with shield" is made in engraving, in the Northern Renaissance style.
What technique was used for "Wild man with shield" by Martin Schongauer?
The medium of "Wild man with shield" by Martin Schongauer is engraving. Reproductions aim to render the appearance of this technique.
Are the colors of "Wild man with shield" by Martin Schongauer saturated or muted?
The colors of "Wild man with shield" by Martin Schongauer have a subtle color saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.
What was Martin Schongauer's age when "Wild man with shield" was created?
Martin Schongauer was 40 years old when creating "Wild man with shield" in 1490. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1450.
In what year was "Wild man with shield" by Martin Schongauer created?
The creation of "Wild man with shield" by Martin Schongauer is dated 1490.
Is "Wild man with shield" typical of what Martin Schongauer usually created?
Among Martin Schongauer's recorded themes - netherlandish realism influence, goldsmithing precision techniques, northern renaissance detail, folklore and mythology themes, mastery of engraving technique - "Wild man with shield" brings its own focus on wild man, shield, engraving, northern renaissance, mythology, portrait, gothic art.