1513
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joachim's Offering Refused is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene where a priest stands at an altar, holding a lamb. He is surrounded by three other men, one of whom is gesturing towards the lamb. The background features a large, arched doorway with a shell-like design above it. The priest's attire is detailed, with intricate folds in his robes. The men surrounding him are also dressed in robes, with one of them wearing a hat. The overall atmosphere of the scene is one of solemnity and reverence. This painting is a great example of the Renaissance movement, which is characterized by its attention to detail and realism. To learn more about this style, check out 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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