Geboorte van Maria
1568
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
200; 275
About this artwork
signature: ‘A. Carracius’
Art Historical Context
**Geboorte van MariaThe Birth of Mary)** *Geboorte van Maria*, exquisite 1568 engraving by Dutch master Cornelis Cort, measuring 275mm by 200mm. Created during the height of the Renaissance, this captures a pivotal biblical moment—the nativity of the Virgin Mary—rendered with Cort's renowned precision. As one of the era's leading engravers, Cort specialized in reproductive works, translating paintings into intricate prints that made sacred art accessible beyond elite patrons. The medium of engraving was revolutionary in the 16th century, allowing detailed imagery to be mass-produced and sh...
About the Artist
Cornelis Cort · 1533–1578
Comment on works: copper engraver; engraver; etcher