Artwork
Title-Border with Putti Holding the Pirckheimer Arms
Title-Border with Putti Holding the Pirckheimer Arms is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1513 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in later hand, lower right verso in graphite: M 281 without text a / Watermark 179
About this work
Overview
This woodcut on laid paper, created around 1513 by Albrecht Dürer, is a decorative border featuring putti and a coat of arms.
Subject & Meaning
The design includes two putti holding a shield with a tree motif, possibly symbolizing a family or group identity, surrounded by intricate foliage and ornaments.
Technique & Style
The image was carved into wood and printed, showcasing Dürer's skill in the woodcut technique, characterized by dense, detailed ornamentation against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The print is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, indicating its significance and preservation over time.
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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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