Master MZ (1500- (fl. c.), after - The Embrace

Beautiful impression on wove paper.

Description
The embrace; a couple, standing in a parlour to the left; suspended from the ceiling is a "Lüsterweibchen" (chandelier with female torso and stag antlers). 1503
Engraving

German engraver, who signed his prints with the initials MZ. The identification of the Monogrammist MZ with the Munich goldsmith Matthäus Zasinger, or Zaisinger (fl. 1498-1555), was first mentioned in the XVIIc and had been a matter of debate since. Due to similarity of style between works by the Master MZ and MS (fl. 1521), it has been suggested that the works are by the same hand. None of these or other proposed identities is yet persuasive.

Bibliographic references
Lehrs 1908-34 / Geschichte und kritische Katalog des deutschen, niederländischen und französischen Kupferstichs im XV Jahrhundert (VIII.365.16)
Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur (VI.378.15)
TIB / The Illustrated Bartsch (0914.016)

(British Museum)

A late nineteenth century engraving after the original.

Condition is good.