Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate - Albrecht Altdorfer
Archival giclée
Ready to hang
Secure checkout
Made to order
Description
A woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer, 'Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate' depicts a biblical scene with fine lines and careful detail, characteristic of the Danube School.
This woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480-1538) depicts the biblical scene of the Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate. Altdorfer, a German painter, engraver, and architect of the Renaissance, is particularly known for his contributions to landscape art and his role as a leader of the Danube School. This movement, active in the early 16th century, emphasised expressive colour and the observation of nature. The woodcut presents a scene of reunion and embrace between Joachim and Anna, parents of the Virgin Mary, set against an architectural backdrop. The composition is defined by fine, closely-spaced lines that create a sense of depth and texture. The figures are rendered with careful attention to detail, and the surrounding architecture is depicted with precision. The use of light and shadow enhances the emotional impact of the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures and their tender embrace. The overall effect is one of quiet reverence and emotional intensity, typical of Altdorfer's style.
Return policy
Because every print is made to order, we don't offer change-of-mind returns, refunds or exchanges. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or incorrect, we'll replace it free of charge — just contact us within 48 hours of delivery. EU customers have a 14-day cooling-off right. See our refunds page for full details.
Shipping
We ship worldwide, printing at the production hub nearest to your delivery address. Delivery times and costs vary by destination — you'll see the options available to you at checkout.
Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate - Albrecht Altdorfer
Our Features
Designed for Lasting Impact
Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Choose poster, framed print, canvas or framed canvas
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
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
Why Choose Us ?
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Fast Shipping
Museum-Quality Materials
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.
You May Also Like