Life of the Virgin - Albrecht Dürer
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was known for his most famous works in the field of engraving. Wood-engraved engravings have become both a source of income and a reputation as an artist.
Dürer's engravings have been his most famous works. "The Revelation of St John (Apocalypse)", "The Large Passion" and "Life of the Virgin" were the themes of the engraving series. This series, which influenced the development of Renaissance art in Europe, has been studied by many artists.
Albrecht Dürer made his life ”Life of the Virgin” with twenty wooden prints, considered to be his most important work, between 1501 and 1511. At the entrance of the book, the Virgin was pictured sitting on the crescent moon and surrounded by stars. In this picture, Mary represented both a mother and a divine being surrounded by halos.
Title Page, 1510
Wood printing, 21.3 x 18.8 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
Refusal of Joachim's Offer
Wood printing, 29.4 x 21 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Angel Appering to Joachim
Wood printing, 29.8 x 21 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany
The Meeting of Joachim and Anne at the Golden Gate
Wood printing, 29.8 x 21 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Birth of the Virgin
Wood printing, 29.7 x 20.7 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
Wood printing, 29.9 x 21 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
Marriage of the Virgin
Wood printing, 29.6 x 20.9 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Annunciation
Wood printing, 30 x 21.2, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Visitation
Wood printing, 30. 5 x 21.2 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Adoration of the Shepherds. (The Nativity)
Wood printing, 30.1 x 21.1 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Circumcision of Christ
Wood printing, 29.9 x 21.1, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Adoration of the Magi
Wood printing, 29.8 x 21.2, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Wood printing, 29.7 x 20.9 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Flight into Egypt
Wood printing, 30.1 x 21 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Rest during the Flight to Egypt
Wood printing, 29.8 x 20.8 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
Christ among the Doctors in the Temple
Wood printing, 30 x 20.8, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
Christ Taking Leave of his Mother
Wood printing, 30 x 21 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Death of Mary
Wood printing, 29.6 x 20.9 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Coronation of the Virgin
Wood printing, 29.4 x 20.9 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Virgin Worshipped by Angels and Saints
Wood printing, 21.7 x 21.7 cm, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany.
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