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Heinrich Anton Cornill-d'Orville

German, 1790 - 1875

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The image depicts a large circular design with intricate loops and swirling lines creating an abstract pattern. The intertwining lines within the circle resemble a labyrinth or a spider's web. Floral-like shapes in the corners of the image enhance the organic feeling, resembling leaves and vines.
Albrecht Dürer, The Sixth Knot (combining seven small systems of knots with black centers), probably 1506/1507, woodcut on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3605

The Sixth Knot (combining seven small systems of knots with black centers)

Albrecht Dürer · probably 1506/1507 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3605

The image shows two figures engaged in interaction. One figure is kneeling, partially turned towards the figure standing on the right. The kneeling figure has long curly hair covered by a veil or hood, and is dressed in a gown with medieval-style folds. She reaches out with one hand towards an object resembling a container. The standing figure has long, wavy hair and a beard, and is draped in a cloak. He holds a staff with a cross in one hand and gestures with the other. The background features rolling hills, scattered trees, and a wattle fence.
Martin Schongauer, Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene, c. 1480/1490, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1961.17.65

Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene

Martin Schongauer · c. 1480/1490 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1961.17.65