Christ in the House of Mary

Christ in the House of Mary by Gerard de Jode|Ambrosius Francken I|Gerard de Jode

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

Tags

ChristMenWomenSaints

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...

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