1519
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Cleric Kneeling before the Virgin and the Christ Child is a 1519 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut depicts a cleric kneeling before the Virgin and the Christ Child. The cleric, dressed in a robe, is positioned on the right side of the image, with his head bowed in reverence. The Virgin and Child are seated on the left, with the Virgin holding the infant Jesus in her lap. The scene is set against a backdrop of a building with an arched doorway, and a landscape is visible through the doorway. The cleric's posture conveys a sense of devotion and humility, while the Virgin and Child exude a sense of serenity and grace. The use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall mood of the piece. The Renaissance movement, known for its emphasis on humanism and classical influences, is evident in the composition and execution of this woodcut. To learn more about this style, explore the Renaissance movement.
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…
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