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| Artist: | Altdorfer, Albrecht (1480 - 1538) |
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| Title: | The Small Crucifixion |
| Medium: | Original Engraving |
| Image Size: | 2 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in (6.4 cm x 4.4 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 2 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in (6.4 cm x 4.4 cm) |
| Framed Size: | 16 1/2 in x 15 3/4 in (42 cm x 40 cm) |
| Signed: | Monogrammed in the bottom center 'AA.' |
| Condition: | This work is in very good condition. |
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Item# 3319
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As one of the little German masters, Altdorfer's skill at conveying detailed imagery within tiny works is perfectly exemplified in this wonderful piece. Exhibiting the artist's technical skill and mastery of the medium, the diminutive scale of this work contains an impressive amount of intricately detailed imagery filling the minute sheet. |
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| Historical Description: | |
| One of the German Little Masters, Altdorfer expresses
his appreciation for humanity and nature alike. Depicting the monumental moment
of Christ's crucifixion on a miniscule scale, Altdorfer utilizes varied tones
and linear elements to evoke a sense of depth and volume in the small space
that this piece occupies. Creating a balanced composition, he places Christ
at the center, towering above the two flanking figures at his sides. Tiny angels,
two on each side, hover in the heavens near Christ's body, gazing down on the
scene below. No amount of detail is lost in this tiny piece, for Altdorfer includes
detailed foliage at the bottom as well as buildings in the background that compose
a distant cityscape.
This work is printed on a fine, laid paper and monogrammed in the bottom center 'AA.' Documented and Illustrated in: About the Framing: | |
| Style: | German painter and printmaker |
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Biography of Albrecht Altdorfer
Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 - 1538)
Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 – 1538) was a painter and printmaker born in Regensburg, Germany. He is best known for his religious scenes which often depict biblical and historical subjects set against dramatic and imaginative landscape backgrounds.
As a member of the Danube school of artists out of Bavaria and Austria, Altdorfer was amongst the first artists to paint pure landscapes without human subjects, He specialized in sunset and twilight lighting and often utilized torch light and star light to add a dramatic component to his expressive religious works.
In 1510 Altdorfer traveled through the Alps, visiting France, Austria, Switzerland and possibly Italy. He then returned to to Regensburg where he spent his life creating art and serving his city. Altdorfer was very involved in the city of Regensburg. In 1519, he became a member of the City Council for External Affairs, and by 1529, he had become a member of the City Council for Internal Affairs. He also served as the architect of Regensburg for several years, overseeing the construction of the cities slaughterhouse and wine cellars. He continued to paint until his death in 1538,upon which he was buried in the church of the Augustine Cloister. Today, many of his works can be seen at the Alte Pinakothek Museum of Munich as well as the National Gallery of London.
