The Glorification of the Virgin

c. 1504

Albrecht Dürer

Associated Names
Albrecht Dürer

Artist, German, 1471 - 1528

This is a drawing of an interior scene featuring detailed figures and architectural elements. The setting is grand with columns, arches, and a coffered ceiling. Various figures are present, some with wings. A central seated figure is surrounded by other figures standing or kneeling. There is a figure reading from a large book in an alcove above. The scene includes robes, musical instruments, vases, and sculptures. The drawing is finely detailed with attention to textures and patterns.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 29.6 x 21.3 cm (11 5/8 x 8 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 30.2 x 21.9 cm (11 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3592

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meder, no. 207

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1971

  • Albrecht Dürer: The Early Graphic Works, Princeton University Art Museum, NJ, 1971, no. 23e.

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. 185.

Wikidata ID

Q18338578

You may be interested in

Loading Results