The Circumcision

c. 1504/1505

Albrecht Dürer

Associated Names
Albrecht Dürer

Artist, German, 1471 - 1528

The image is a drawing of a group of figures gathered in an ornate architectural setting. The scene features intricate details, capturing figures in various garments, some holding other figures or objects. The architecture includes gothic elements, such as a large circular window, intricate stonework, and a vaulted ceiling. The figures are positioned in a crowded formation, with some in cloaks and hoods. The line work is precise, giving the scene a dynamic feel. The use of hatching and cross-hatching enhances texture and shading, providing dimensionality and focus.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3584

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meder, no. 198


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1932

  • Meder, Joseph. Dürer-Katalog; ein Handbuch über Albrecht Dürers Stiche, Radierungen, Holzschnitte, deren Zustände, Ausgaben und Wasserzeichen. Vienna: Verlag Gilhofer und Ranschburg, 1932. Reprint. New York: Da Capo Press, 1971.

2001

  • Schoch, Rainer, Mattihas Mende, and Anna Scherbaum. Albrecht Dürer: Das druckgraphische Werk. Munich, 2001: vol. 2: no. 176.

Wikidata ID

Q18338568

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