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Faith
Faith is a print by the Northern Renaissance artist Heinrich Aldegrever. It dates from 1528 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Faith is a small-scale engraving created by Heinrich Aldegrever in 1528, exemplifying the characteristic output of the German 'Little Masters' group.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving features an allegorical figure holding a chalice and cross, conveying a representation of Christian devotion through these symbolic objects.
Technique & Style
As a member of the 'Little Masters', Aldegrever's work in Faith showcases expertise in small-format engravings, a technique influenced by the preceding generation, notably Albrecht Dürer.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1528, Faith is a product of Aldegrever's activity within the early 16th-century German printmaking scene, specifically following in the footsteps of Albrecht Dürer's innovations.
Context
Faith reflects the religious themes prevalent in early 16th-century German art, while also highlighting the technical prowess of the 'Little Masters' in producing intricate, small-scale prints.
Legacy
Through works like Faith, Aldegrever contributed to the enduring legacy of the 'Little Masters', influencing subsequent generations with their precise and symbolically rich engravings.
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Artist
Heinrich Aldegrever or Aldegraf (1502–1555, 1558 or 1561) was a German painter and engraver. He was one of the "Little Masters", the group of German artists making small old master prints in the generation after Albrecht Dürer.
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