AFU6977

Title

Subject

Description

This early engraving, made shortly before Dürer’s second journey to Italy in 1505–06, reflects the artist’s interest in transferring the ideals of Classical art to Christian subject matter. The print presents the Savior in the contrapposto pose utilized in ancient statuary of the Classical gods, with the weight of the body shifted to one side and the shoulders and hips turned in subtle counter-balance.

Creator

Dürer, Albrecht, 1471–1528.

Source

AFU6977. Albrecht Dürer. The Man of Sorrows. Engraving. Nuremberg, c. 1503.

Relation

Engraver

Format

Displayed as .jpg

Language

None

Type

Engraving print

Collection

Books and Prints by Albrecht Durer

Citation

Dürer, Albrecht, 1471–1528., “AFU6977,” Bridwell Library Special Collections Exhibitions, accessed April 19, 2024, https://bridwell.omeka.net/items/show/1860.