The Virgin Appearing to Saint John

Albrecht Dürer, 1510/1511

The image shows an intricate black and white illustration. It depicts a seated man, a crowned woman holding a child, and an eagle. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing draped robes and holding a writing quill. The woman wears a crown and her hair flows down her back. The child has curly hair and is seated on the woman's lap. They are surrounded by flowing garments that extend to a crescent moon. The background features decorative cloud formations and light rays. Elaborate calligraphic text appears above the illustration.
Kunstenaar
Albrecht Dürer
Datering
1510/1511
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut on laid paper
Afmetingen
37,8 × 24,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows an intricate black and white illustration. It depicts a seated man, a crowned woman holding a child, and an eagle. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing draped robes and holding a writing quill. The woman wears a crown and her hair flows down her back. The child has curly hair and is seated on the woman's lap. They are surrounded by flowing garments that extend to a crescent moon. The background features decorative cloud formations and light rays. Elaborate calligraphic text appears above the illustration.

Albrecht Dürer