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Wilhelm August Ackermann

German, 1793 - 1865

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The image shows two individuals, a man and a woman, with their entire bodies depicted from head to toe. The man is standing on the left, with his body slightly turned towards the woman on his right. He is facing slightly towards her with an open mouth. His facial features include a nose, full cheeks, and short, curly hair. He wears a simple, fitted outfit with visible patches and repairs on the knee area of his trousers. He holds a pair of kitchen utensils in his right hand and has a dagger tucked into his belt. The woman stands next to him with her arms folded across her midsection. Her face is turned slightly towards the left with a composed expression. She has delicate features and small lips, with a headscarf tied back. She is dressed in a long gown with layered fabric, wearing an ornate necklace. In the background, there is minimalistic scenery with a blank ground beneath their feet and a flat ground in the distance, emphasizing the two figures.
Albrecht Dürer, The Cook and His Wife, c. 1496/1497, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1945.5.62

The Cook and His Wife

Albrecht Dürer · c. 1496/1497 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1945.5.62

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with accompanying text. The artwork features a central depiction of a crucifix, with the figure of Jesus Christ on the cross, flanked by two figures on either side. The illustration is complemented by columns of text in Gothic script below. The image is rendered in a detailed woodcut style, with intricate lines depicting the figures and foliage in the background.
Albrecht Dürer, Christ on the Cross with Mary and Saint John, 1510, woodcut on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.62

Christ on the Cross with Mary and Saint John

Albrecht Dürer · 1510 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1948.11.62

The image depicts a group scene inside an ornate architectural setting. The scene shows a gathering of figures in flowing robes under an intricately decorated archway with detailed carvings. Columns and arches suggest a grand architectural backdrop. The style resembles Albrecht Dürer, showcasing attention to detail and mastery of line work. The figures display expressions and gestures that contribute to the narrative.
Albrecht Dürer, The Betrothal of the Virgin, c. 1504/1505, woodcut, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.32

The Betrothal of the Virgin

Albrecht Dürer · c. 1504/1505 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1941.1.32

This is a drawing depicting a winged figure descending among trees. Below, there is a kneeling figure, and another person standing with open arms. In the background, a shepherd tends to a flock of sheep on a hillside overlooking the sea and a distant town or fortress. A dog is calmly lying in the lower left corner of the scene.
Albrecht Dürer, Joachim and the Angel, c. 1504, woodcut on laid paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.29

Joachim and the Angel

Albrecht Dürer · c. 1504 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.29