Artwork
Madonna in a Landscape Sitting on a Cushion
Madonna in a Landscape Sitting on a Cushion is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Heinrich Aldegrever. It dates from 1527 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
You can learn more about this technique and others like it at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
The painting is called Madonna in a Landscape Sitting on a Cushion.
It was made by Aldegrever, Heinrich in 1527.
The artist used etching to create this work, which is a technique that involves carving a design into a metal plate, and it's interesting because it allows for a lot of detail and texture.
You can learn more about this technique and others like it at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Overview
Heinrich Aldegrever's 'Madonna in a Landscape Sitting on a Cushion' is an etching created in 1527. It exemplifies the artist's work as a German painter and engraver associated with the 'Little Masters,' a group known for their small-scale prints.
Technique & Style
The etching technique used by Aldegrever allowed for detailed and textured renderings, characteristic of small-scale printmaking popular among German artists following Albrecht Dürer. This method involves carving a design into a metal plate, enabling intricate designs.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the Madonna seated on a cushion within a landscape, aligning with the landscape genre. The scene reflects a serene and intimate moment, characteristic of the subject matter often explored in Renaissance art.
History & Provenance
Created in 1527, 'Madonna in a Landscape Sitting on a Cushion' is a product of the early 16th-century German art scene, influenced by the legacy of Albrecht Dürer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Heinrich Aldegrever or Aldegraf was a German painter and engraver. He was one of the "Little Masters", the group of German artists making small old master prints in the generation after Albrecht Dürer.
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