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Christ Taking Leave from His Mother

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four individuals from head to toe. The figure on the right is a bearded man in long robes, extending one hand as if speaking. He has long, curly hair. To the left, a seated woman leans on another standing woman. The standing woman wears a gown with a fitted bodice and wrapped headdress, looking towards the bearded man. Behind them, another person is partially obscured, also wearing garments with a head covering. The background displays a cityscape with detailed architecture, including buildings with towers and domed roofs against a hilly landscape. A large, bare tree is on the right, and a winding road or pathway adds depth to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1504/1505
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3443 × 4847 px
Public Domain
Yes
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