1519
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Virgin and Child in a Church is a 1519 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. They're standing in a church, with a large arched window behind them. The Virgin wears a crown and a cloak, and the baby Jesus is wrapped in cloth. The scene is detailed, with intricate lines and textures. The artist used a range of tones to create depth and contrast. If you're interested in more art like this, 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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