The Virtues of Christ and the Wickedness of His Enemies Symbolized by Diverse Birds and Beasts (verso); The Last Supper (recto), pages 66 and 65 from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter)

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The Virtues of Christ and the Wickedness of His Enemies Symbolized by Diverse Birds and Beasts (verso); The Last Supper (recto), pages 66 and 65 from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter)

Michael Wolgemut and Workshop (German, 1434/37–1519)LinkedCulture matchlcp-1436cf31f117

Date: 1491
Medium: Woodcut on ivory laid paper
Culture: Germany
Department: Prints and Drawings
Institution: Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID: 23397

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This curious allegory of Christ shows him in a wood surrounded by a wide variety of creatures embodying his virtues and the vices of his enemies. At his feet appear his foes—as a lion, bear, dog, fox, wolf and unicorn—while his intrinsic goodness causes an elephant, lamb, dove, pelican, eagle and owl, among other birds to emerge from behind his halo.

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Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr.

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