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The Birth of the Virgin, from the Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, 1511 (woodcut
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The Birth of the Virgin, from the Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, 1511 (woodcut
BAL430950 The Birth of the Virgin, from the Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, 1511 (woodcut on paper) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: series of 19 woodcuts; ); German, out of copyright
Media ID 12880163
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Anne Attendants Basin Censer Four Poster Bed Incense Joachim Maids Midwife Midwives Nativity Saint Mary Sainte Swaddling Maid
EDITORS COMMENTS
This woodcut print, titled "The Birth of the Virgin" is part of a larger series called the Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, created by Albrecht Dürer in 1511. The scene depicted here takes us back to ancient times, where we witness an intimate moment within a bedroom. In this sacred space, Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary (the future mother of Jesus), are surrounded by attendants including midwives and maids. A wooden basin and tub sit nearby as symbols of purity and cleansing. The room exudes a sense of tranquility with its four-poster bed draped in rich fabrics. As we observe this biblical scene unfold before our eyes, it becomes clear that Dürer aimed to capture not only the birth itself but also elements from daily life during medieval times. The attention to detail is remarkable; every figure is meticulously rendered with delicate lines. An angel hovers above, holding a censer emitting fragrant incense into the air—a symbol often associated with divine presence. In swaddling clothes lies baby Mary, who will grow up to play an integral role in Christian history. "The Birth of the Virgin" transports us back in time while reminding us that even extraordinary events like childbirth are woven into everyday existence. This masterpiece serves as both a religious narrative and an exploration into domestic life during this period—an exquisite blend captured by Dürer's masterful hand.
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