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Christ Taking Leave of his Mother

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

This print shows several people in front of a large, leafy tree. To the left of center, a person stands, facing the right. They have long, curling hair, a beard, and a halo around their head. They wear a long, draped robe with no shoes, and extend one hand towards a seated person on the right. The person on the right is seated on the ground, looking towards the standing person with their hands together in prayer. Two more people stand behind these two, both wearing long garments and hoods. Additional people in robes are visible in the background on the left. The print is monochromatic, with dark lines on yellowed paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1513
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
2571 × 3730 px
Public Domain
Yes
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