Lamentation - Albrecht Altdorfer
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Description
A woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer, 'Lamentation' depicts the body of Christ surrounded by mourners. The artist's use of fine lines and stark contrasts creates a dramatic and emotionally charged scene.
This woodcut, titled 'Lamentation', is by Albrecht Altdorfer, a German artist of the Renaissance period. Altdorfer, a painter, engraver, and architect, is considered one of the main representatives of the Danube School, known for its expressive colour and atmospheric landscapes. He worked for Emperor Maximilian I and the city council of Regensburg. His style combines elements of the Gothic tradition with Renaissance innovations. The print depicts the lamentation of Christ, a common subject in Christian art. The body of Christ is supported by mourners, set against a backdrop of stylized clouds and a sparse landscape. The composition is dense, with figures closely grouped together. Altdorfer's use of line is particularly notable; he employs fine, closely spaced lines to create shading and texture, giving the figures a sense of volume and emotional weight. The stark contrast between light and shadow adds to the dramatic intensity of the scene.
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Lamentation - Albrecht Altdorfer
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Albrecht Altdorfer
He was born around 1480, probably in Regensburg, and became a citizen in 1505. He is credited with painting one of the first pure landscapes in oil with no human figures, Landscape with Footbridge (c. 1518 to 1520), a step that no European painter had taken since antiquity. He died in Regensburg in 1538.
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