Artwork
The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Nativity
The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Nativity is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Altdorfer. It dates from 1515 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1932.330.9
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Nativity is a print created by Albrecht Altdorfer around 1515. It is a representative work of the Danube School, a style characterized by vivid landscapes and expressive natural settings.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded nighttime scene with three figures and a small building under a star-filled sky. The standing figure points to a bright star, likely referencing the Star of Bethlehem associated with the birth of Jesus.
Technique & Style
Altdorfer's work is marked by the use of vivid colors and expressive natural settings, characteristic of the Danube School. The print's dark, crowded scene and star-filled sky demonstrate this style.
History & Provenance
The print is now held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Altdorfer, a German Renaissance painter and architect, was active in Regensburg.
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Artist
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…
