Engraved copies of The Little Passion
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
For the whole series: plate circa : 5 x 3 13/16 in. (12.7 x 9.7 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947
Accession Number
47.100.147
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the Prints collection of the Metropolitan Museum of, *Engraved Copies of Little Passion* showcases the enduring legacy of Albrecht Dürer, the German artist of the Northern Renaissance. Created by engraver Abraham Waesberge faithful reproductions of Dür iconic *Little Passion* series—originally a set of 37 woodcuts around 1509—these engravings capture vivid scenes from the Life and Passion of Christ. Each small plate, measuring about 5 x 3 13/16 inches (12.7 x 9.7 cm), reflects Dürer's narrative genius, blending religious devotion with dramatic human emotion. Waesberge's choice of engraving...
About the Artist
Abraham Waesberge|Albrecht Dürer (German|Dutch) · 1471 | –1528 |
German, Nuremberg 1471–1528 Nuremberg|Dutch