Bid now on two exquisite woodcut etchings by the legendary Albrecht Dürer, titled "Pilate Washing Hands" and "Christ before Annas."
These rare pieces are part of Dürer's renowned Small Passion series, a collection of 37 woodcuts that intricately depict the life, Passion, and Judgment of Christ. Revered for their detailed compositions, these etchings are a testament to Dürer's printmaking abilities. The Small Passion series is included in the permanent collections of several museums, such The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Fogg Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Brooks Museum of Art, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, German Museums (in Frankfurt, Berlin, and Bremen,) Victoria and Albert Museum (London, England), and the British Museum (London, England).
Albrecht Dürer, celebrated as the greatest German Renaissance artist, revolutionized printmaking with his innovative techniques and artistic vision. His work, which includes altarpieces, portraits, engravings, and woodcuts, seamlessly blends the detailed Northern style with the balance and coherence of the Italian Renaissance. Dürer's influence extends beyond his lifetime, as he was the first artist to sign his works and the pioneer of copyright protection in art.
These etchings are not only a remarkable addition to any collection but also an opportunity to own a piece of art history from a master whose work continues to inspire and captivate. The back of the etchings bears a collector mark and an old watermark. Both add a unique value to these very rare prints.
Details:
- Artist: Albrecht Dürer
- Titles: Pilate Washing Hands and Christ before Annas
- Medium: Woodcut etchings on paper
- Year: 1509-1511
- Edition: very early 1500s
- Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" each print; 18 3/8" x 14 1/8" framed
- Catalogue references: Koehler 54; Schoch, Mende, and Scherbaum 53b Hollstein VII 120.137; Schoch, Mende, and Scherbaum 198
- Signed in the plate, lower right
- Framed: Silver wood.
Two etchings by Albrecht Durer Titled "Pilate Washing Hands" and "Christ before Annas"
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