Artwork
The Ascension
The Ascension is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in block, bottom left, on tablet: AD [artist's monogram]; verso, lower center, in graphite by a later hand: 627; verso, bottom left, in graphite by a later hand: B 50; verso, bottom center, in graphite by a later hand: 35
About this work
Overview
The Ascension is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer around 1510. It is a representation of the Ascension of Jesus, executed on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a crowd gazing upwards at a figure ascending into the sky, conveying a sense of collective wonder and awe. The figures are varied in their reactions, with some pointing or gesturing towards the ascending figure.
Technique & Style
Dürer employed the woodcut technique to achieve a detailed and textured image. Sharp lines and shading create a sense of depth, while the swirling clouds around the ascending figure enhance the dynamic movement of the scene.
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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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