Artwork
The Virgin on the Crescent
The Virgin on the Crescent is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin on the Crescent is an engraving on laid paper created by Albrecht Dürer around 1498.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Mary standing on a crescent moon, holding Jesus Christ in her arms, representing a traditional Christian iconography.
Technique & Style
As an engraving, the work showcases Dürer's skill in a medium that allowed for mass production, making art more widely available.
Context
The use of engraving reflects the growing demand for accessible art during the late 15th century, as it enabled artists to produce multiple copies of their work.
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)
The Virgin with the Child on the Crescent
Virgin on a Crescent with a Starry Crown
The Virgin and Child on a Crescent with a Diadem
The Virgin on the Crescent
The Virgin and Child on a Crescent with a Starry Crown
Madonna on the Crescent
The Virgin and Child on a Crescent with a Sceptre and a Starry Crown
The Virgin and Child on the Crescent
The Virgin and Child on the Crescent
Madonna on a Crescent
The Virgin and Child on a Crescent
The Virgin and Child on the Crescent