1513
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Taking Leave of his Mother is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a poignant scene of Christ taking leave of his mother. In the foreground, Christ and his mother are shown in a tender moment, with Christ's hand on his mother's shoulder. The background is a serene landscape with trees and a distant mountain range. A quiet detail in the painting is the subtle expression of sadness on Christ's mother's face, conveying the emotional weight of their parting. The artist's use of muted colors and gentle lines adds to the somber mood of the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Altdorfer, Albrecht.
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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