Bishop's Crosier

Prints and Drawings

1475/80

Martin Schongauer
German, c. 1430/50-1491

Martin Schongauer was renowned as a painter, but he is best known today for his engravings. Bishop’s Crosier attests to his superior technique in this exacting medium. The refinement of his line allowed him to capture every detail of the ritual object he rendered, while his family background in goldsmith work informed his depiction of this intricate three-dimensional piece.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Prints and Drawings

Artist: Martin Schongauer
Title: Bishop's Crosier
Origin: Germany
Date: Made 1475–1480
Medium: Engraving on ivory laid paper
Dimensions: 282 × 110 mm (sheet)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr.
Reference Number: 1956.43
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