1513
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Annunciation is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two figures in a dim, rocky landscape. One person kneels, holding a staff and pointing upward, while the other sits on the ground, head bowed. The scene looks like it’s happening at night, with a bright light above the kneeling figure. The background is full of jagged rocks and sparse trees. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to create a dramatic, almost dreamlike feel. The way the light cuts through the darkness makes the moment feel intense. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how this kind of printmaking works.
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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