Artwork
Sol Iustitiae ("Sun of Righteousness")
Sol Iustitiae ("Sun of Righteousness") is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in plate, bottom center: AD [artist's monogram]; verso, lower right, in graphite by a later hand: Coll [?] [erased]; verso, lower center, in graphite by a later hand: Brayton Ives [collector]; verso, lower right, in graphite by a later hand: 41; verso, lower left, in graphite by a later hand: B79; verso, lower center, in graphite by a later hand: 7; verso, lower left, in graphite by a later hand: NR [?] 27254
- Markings
- Marked:in graphite, on verso: Brayton Ives Coll[?]
About this work
Overview
Sol Iustitiae is an engraving created by Albrecht Dürer around 1500. It is a small, intricately detailed print on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a sun with a face and rays, surrounded by Latin text from the Bible referencing justice and righteousness, a theme significant in Dürer's time.
Technique & Style
Made using the engraving technique, where a design is carved into metal, Sol Iustitiae showcases Dürer's skill in creating detailed images.
Context
The theme of justice and righteousness was explored in many of Dürer's works, reflecting its importance during his era.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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