Martyrdom of Simon at Trent, after a woodcut in Liber Chronicarum Mundi, published Nuremburg, 1493

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The "Martyrdom of Simon at Trent" is a notable woodcut illustration created by Michael Wolgemut, a prominent German painter and printmaker of the late 15th century. This work was included in the "Liber Chronicarum Mundi," commonly known as the Nuremberg Chronicle, which was published in 1493 in Nuremberg, Germany. The Nuremberg Chronicle is an incunabulum, a book printed before 1501, and is one of the earliest and most lavishly illustrated books of the 15th century, blending both textual and visual narratives to depict the history of the world as understood at the time.

The woodcut depicts the alleged martyrdom of Simon of Trent, a story that became a part of the anti-Semitic lore in Europe during the Middle Ages. Simon was a young boy from Trento, Italy, whose disappearance and death in 1475 were falsely attributed to the city's Jewish community, accusing them of ritual murder—a baseless myth that has been debunked and condemned in modern times. The incident led to the arrest, torture, and execution of several members of Trento's Jewish population and was exploited for centuries to fuel anti-Jewish sentiment and violence.

Wolgemut's illustration is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its role in disseminating the myth of Simon of Trent, which was canonized and celebrated in various forms of art and literature across Europe. The woodcut is detailed, reflecting the style and techniques of late 15th-century printmaking, and serves as a historical document that offers insight into the period's social and religious tensions, as well as the power of visual media to shape public perceptions and memories.

As an artist, Michael Wolgemut was known for his contributions to woodcut art and for his influence on his stepson, Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, and his apprentice, Albrecht Dürer, who would go on to become one of the most significant figures in Northern Renaissance art. The "Martyrdom of Simon at Trent" stands as a testament to the complexities of medieval European society, where art, religion, and social prejudices were intricately intertwined.

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