1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Life of the Virgin: Christ Taking Leave of His Mother is a 1504 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a scene with Jesus and his mother, Mary. Jesus is standing, wearing a long robe, and Mary is sitting on the ground, looking up at him with her hands clasped together. In the background, there are buildings and trees. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and shading. The artist has used a range of colors, including earth tones and blues, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about the Renaissance movement, which this painting is a part of, you might want to check out some of the works by Albrecht Dürer, the artist who created this piece.
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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