Artwork
The Ascension
The Ascension is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.
About this work
Overview
The Ascension is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer around 1510. It is a representation of the Ascension of Jesus, executed on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a crowd gazing upwards at a figure ascending into the sky, conveying a sense of collective wonder and awe. The figures are varied in their reactions, with some pointing or gesturing towards the ascending figure.
Technique & Style
Dürer employed the woodcut technique to achieve a detailed and textured image. Sharp lines and shading create a sense of depth, while the swirling clouds around the ascending figure enhance the dynamic movement of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
