Artwork
Life of the Virgin: The Visitation
Life of the Virgin: The Visitation is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.292
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Albrecht Dürer created 'Life of the Virgin: The Visitation' in 1504, a print that is part of a series on the Virgin's life. It is a notable work by a prominent figure of the German Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the biblical scene of the Visitation, where the pregnant Virgin Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, also expecting a child. The encounter is rendered in a narrative manner, conveying the emotional and spiritual significance of the moment.
Technique & Style
The image features soft, hazy effects, achieved through techniques akin to sfumato, which creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The figures are dressed in attire suggestive of an earlier era, adding to the scene's historical and biblical context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
The Visitation
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