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The Fall and Redemption of Man:  The Entry into Jerusalem, by Albrecht Altdorfer, 1515

The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Entry into Jerusalem

Albrecht Altdorfer

1515

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Entry into Jerusalem is a 1515 by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Albrecht Altdorfer
When & what style?
1515 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene with several figures, including one on horseback, in a city. The horseman is dressed in a robe and head covering, and he's surrounded by people reaching up to him. In the background, there's a cityscape with buildings and a gate. The overall mood of the painting seems to be one of celebration or procession. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Albrecht Altdorfer
Artist

Albrecht Altdorfer

Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…

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