Christ Appearing to His Mother
1509â1511
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Leo Wallerstein
Accession Number
1951-170-30
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
### Christ Appearing to His MotherAlbrecht Dürer, of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance (1471–1528), created *Christ Appearing to His* between 1509 and 1511. This German master revolutionized printmaking and drawing with his extraordinary precision, blending meticulous detail with profound emotional depth. Trained as a goldsmith's son in Nuremberg, Dürer to Italy twice, absorbing Renaissance ideals of proportion and perspective while retaining the intricate line work of Northern Gothic traditions. Works from this mature period, like his *Small Passion* series, showcase his skill ...