Joachim and the Angel

c. 1504

Albrecht Dürer

Associated Names
Albrecht Dürer

Artist, German, 1471 - 1528

This is a drawing of a winged figure in a pastoral landscape. The figure is in communication with another figure in robes, amidst a wooded area with detailed trees. In the background, there is a countryside with hills, water, sheep, and buildings. Additional figures are present, engaged in various activities. The artwork features fine lines and clear contrast, resembling detailed etching or woodcut techniques.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on blue laid paper; laid down

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.5 x 21.6 cm (12 x 8 1/2 in.)
    support: 31.1 x 22.2 cm (12 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.18.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meder, no. 190

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. 168.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: AD

Wikidata ID

Q18338562

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