Master of the Dutuit Mount of Olives

The Master of the Dutuit Mount of Olives is the conventional designation applied to an unidentified artist or workshop specializing in printmaking during the Late Gothic era. Active across a broad period documented between 1390 and 1480, this Master’s output provides significant documentation of early Northern European print production and devotional imagery.

The surviving oeuvre attributed to the Master consists solely of prints, with six works documented in institutional holdings. These prints focus overwhelmingly on Biblical and hagiographic subjects. Specific works represented in museum collections include the religious scenes Christ before Caiaphas, Madonna and Child, and The Crucifixion. The Master also created depictions of revered figures such as Saint Christopher and Saint John the Evangelist. The technical execution observed in the Master of the Dutuit Mount of Olives prints demonstrates the sophisticated development of graphic arts during the 15th century.

The enduring importance of these works is confirmed by their preservation in major institutions, including the National Gallery of Art. As historical documents of early print culture, these pieces are frequently examined by scholars. Due to their age, many of these museum-quality prints are now part of the public domain, offering wide access to high-resolution files.