Christ Taking Leave from His Mother

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four people gathered outdoors. On the right, a standing individual with long wavy hair and a beard is gesturing. In the center, a seated person is looking upwards, wearing a detailed gown and a bonnet-like head covering. Next to them stands another person in a long dress and headgear, also looking in the same direction. Behind them, a third figure wears a long robe and a distinctive headpiece. The group is under a wooden structure with a large tree to the right. In the background is a cityscape with castle-like buildings and mountains, and a partially cloudy sky.