Master AG

Master AG was an influential engraver and printmaker active during the early to mid-15th century, with documented production spanning approximately 1400 to 1480. Working in the early age of graphic arts, Master AG specialized in devotional and narrative printmaking, creating works that were intended for broad circulation throughout Europe during the transition from the Medieval era to the Renaissance.

The artist’s known output, represented by five high-quality prints currently preserved in museum collections, establishes a clear focus on Christian iconography. Key works include scenes from the Passion cycle, such as The Agony in the Garden, Christ Carrying the Cross, and Passion of Jesus Christ: The Descent into Limbo. Master AG also addressed popular devotional themes, demonstrated by two documented versions of Saint George and the Dragon.

The significance of the artist’s work is secured by institutional holdings in major American museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. These rare Master AG prints offer crucial insight into 15th-century engraving techniques and religious narratives. Due to the antiquity of the works, many of these images are now classified within the public domain, allowing for the widespread availability of downloadable artwork for scholarly review.