Master I.A.M.

Master I.A.M. is the notname assigned to an anonymous European engraver active during the late fifteenth century, specifically documented between 1470 and 1490. The Master is known exclusively for his body of graphic work, contributing significantly to the development of printmaking in the Northern Renaissance tradition.

Nine prints attributed to Master I.A.M. are represented in major international museum collections. These works frequently depict New Testament scenes and devotional imagery characteristic of the era. Significant surviving compositions include The Adoration of the Magi, The Last Supper, and the passion scenes Christ Taken Captive and The Calvary. The Master also produced the complex devotional image St. Anne, The Virgin and Child.

The recognized importance of Master I.A.M.'s output is attested by the preservation of his works in prominent North American institutions. Original Master I.A.M. prints are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago and the National Gallery of Art. Because of the age and enduring art historical significance of these works, reproductions of these compositions are often available in the public domain, allowing for the generation of high-quality prints for study and reference.