1513
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Presentation of the Virgin is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, depicting Visitation, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a scene with the Virgin and other figures. It's interesting because the artist used a lot of detail in the clothing and architecture. The scene also seems to be set in a specific time and place, with intricate designs on the walls and floors. Look up the technique: woodcut to learn more about how this image was created.
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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