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WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Woodcut, 1534, by Georg Pencz
WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
Woodcut, 1534, by Georg Pencz
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 12409034
1534 Allegory Blindfold Chalice Cloud Crown Cycle Deity Discussion Falling Fate Fortune Georg Globus Cruciger Hand Merchant Mystic Mysticism Occult Poor Rising Robe Scepter Wealthy Wheel Wheel Of Fortune Pencz
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing our exquisite collection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the timeless masterpiece, "Wheel of Fortune" by Georg Pencz. This stunning 1534 woodcut print, sourced from Granger Art on Demand, transports you back to the Renaissance era with its intricate detail and rich, vibrant colors. Each card is a work of art in itself, making it a thoughtful and unique expression of good wishes, celebration, or condolence. Add a touch of history and culture to your correspondence with our Wheel of Fortune greeting cards. Order yours today and let the wheel of life turn in your favor!
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This woodcut print titled "WHEEL OF FORTUNE" by Georg Pencz in 1534 is a mesmerizing depiction of the ever-turning cycle of fate and fortune. The intricate details and symbolism within this artwork transport us back to the early Renaissance period, where mysticism and occult beliefs were prevalent. At the center of the composition stands a magnificent wheel, representing the Wheel of Fortune itself. Blindfolded figures surround it, symbolizing humanity's inability to predict or control their destiny. Some are dressed in robes, signifying wealth and power, while others appear poor and destitute. The wheel is held by a deity-like figure who represents Fate or Fortune herself. She holds a chalice in one hand, pouring out blessings upon those at the top of the wheel but also allowing them to fall into despair as they descend. Above her head floats a cloud with an orb known as globus cruciger, symbolizing divine authority over worldly affairs. A diverse crowd gathers around this spectacle; merchants discuss their fortunes while kings ponder their own positions on this unpredictable journey called life. This woodcut serves as both a warning against hubris for those at the top and an encouragement for those at rock bottom that fortunes can change. Georg Pencz masterfully captures not only the visual beauty but also the philosophical depth behind this allegory through his meticulous craftsmanship. It reminds us that no matter our status or wealth, we are all subject to life's capricious turns on its
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