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The Severe Father
The Severe Father is a print by the Northern Renaissance artist Heinrich Aldegrever. It dates from 1553 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
The Severe Father is a 1553 engraving by Heinrich Aldegrever, a German artist known for his small-scale prints.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene of an older bearded man grasping a younger man, conveying a sense of tension and fear. A Latin text on a scroll above them may provide context for the scene.
Technique & Style
Aldegrever's refined engraving style is evident in the detailed rendering of the figures and their surroundings, including a broken column and textured beards.
Context
As a member of the 'Little Masters,' Aldegrever was part of a generation of German artists influenced by Albrecht Dürer, known for their intricate prints.
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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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