1513
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Ascension of Christ is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woodcut print of a scene from the Bible. The scene depicts Jesus Christ ascending to heaven, surrounded by his disciples. The disciples are shown in various poses, some looking up at Jesus, while others appear to be in a state of shock or awe. In the background, there is a cityscape with buildings and trees. The sky is filled with clouds, and a beam of light shines down from above, illuminating Jesus and his disciples. The overall mood of the image is one of reverence and wonder. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used in this print, you might want to look into the woodcut technique.
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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