
The Assumption and Coronation of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin
This woodcut depicts the climactic moment of the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven and her subsequent coronation, rendered in Dürer's characteristically precise linear style and meticulous attention to architectural detail. The composition showcases the artist's mastery of the medium through intricate cross-hatching and delicate line work that convey both spiritual transcendence and earthly solidity. As part of Dürer's ambitious series on the Life of the Virgin, this print exemplifies Northern Renaissance printmaking at its technical and compositional height.
- Medium
- woodcut on laid paper with a partially indecipherable Bull's Head with Cross watermark (cf. Meder 66)
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Master Prints
November 29, 2024
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Lot 613
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