The Descent from the Cross - Albrecht Altdorfer
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Description
This woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer, 'The Descent from the Cross', depicts the removal of Christ's body from the cross. The print is characterised by its intricate linework and dramatic presentation of a key moment in Christian theology.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480-1538) was a German painter, engraver, and architect of the Renaissance. He is considered one of the main artists of the Danube school, which favored expressive colourism and imaginative landscapes. Altdorfer worked primarily in Regensburg, Bavaria, and is known for his religious scenes, portraits, and above all, his innovative landscape paintings. He was also involved in the civic life of Regensburg, serving on the city council. His style blends late Gothic elements with emerging Renaissance ideals. 'The Descent from the Cross' depicts the removal of Christ's body from the cross after the crucifixion. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged around a ladder and the cross itself. The scene is rendered in a detailed, linear style typical of woodcuts. The figures show a range of emotions, from sorrow to focused effort. In the background, a crowd of onlookers and a distant landscape add depth to the composition. The print is characterised by its intricate linework and dramatic presentation of a key moment in Christian theology.
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The Descent from the Cross - Albrecht Altdorfer
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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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