Artwork
The Circumcision
The Circumcision is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Wolf Huber. It dates from 1519 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Circumcision is a 1519 woodcut by Wolf Huber, an artist associated with the Danube school.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the biblical scene of Christ's circumcision, showing a crowded gathering with a woman holding a baby at its center, surrounded by figures and animals, and a group on a balcony above.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the woodcut features sharp lines that detail clothing folds and facial expressions, characteristic of the Danube school's expressive style and common in prints of the time.
History & Provenance
Created by Huber, a leading figure in Passau's artistic circles during the early 16th century, The Circumcision reflects his work as a painter, printmaker, and architect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wolf Huber (c. 1485 – 3 June 1553) was an Austrian- German painter, printmaker, and architect, who worked in Passau, Germany for most of his life as a leading member of the Danube school.
