Artwork
The Trinity
The Trinity is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1511 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Trinity is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer in 1511, now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a representation of the Christian Holy Trinity, featuring God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, conveying a sacred and theological theme.
Technique & Style
Characterized by intricate lines and meticulous composition, the work showcases Dürer's meticulous approach to woodcutting, a technique that involved carving designs into wood blocks to produce prints.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1511, the woodcut is now housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, though its ownership history prior to the museum's acquisition is not detailed here.
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)
