The Virgin Standing on the Crescent Moon and Crowned by Angels - Albrecht Altdorfer
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Description
A woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer, depicting the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon, surrounded by angels who crown her. The work reflects the religious devotion and artistic skill prevalent in the Renaissance era.
This woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon, surrounded by angels who crown her. Altdorfer, a German painter, engraver, and architect of the Renaissance, is known particularly for his work in the Danube school and is credited as being one of the first artists of Western art to create pure depictions. He is also known for his religious works and printmaking. The composition is vertically oriented, with the Virgin Mary as the central figure. She holds the infant Jesus, and both are rendered with careful attention to detail. The angels surrounding them add a sense of celestial glory. The use of line is precise, typical of woodcut prints of the period. The contrast between light and shadow is used to create depth and volume, enhancing the overall visual impact of the piece. The work reflects the religious devotion and artistic skill prevalent in the Renaissance era.
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The Virgin Standing on the Crescent Moon and Crowned by Angels - 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)
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- 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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