Christ in the House of Mary
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet (Trimmed): 7 11/16 × 9 15/16 in. (19.5 × 25.2 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Accession Number
2012.136.606
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About this artwork
This prints by netherlandish artist Gerard de Jode exemplifies the artistic achievements of 16th century. Dutch and Netherlandish artists achieved remarkable technical mastery and innovative approaches to various artistic media during this period. The artist's work in engraving demonstrates the importance of printmaking as both an artistic medium and a means of disseminating images widely. Executed in engraving, this work demonstrates the sophisticated technical processes involved in printmaking...