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The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Ascension

Albrecht Altdorfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white woodcut print depicting a biblical scene. A group of people kneel on the ground and gaze upwards. The people wear robes. One person on the right wears a head covering. Above them, a figure ascends into the sky through clouds. The sky figure appears to be surrounded by a halo-like light. The scene is framed by a border. The image has a detailed, engraved texture.

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611 × 893 px
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