The Coronation of the Virgin
c. 1635
Medium
Woodcut on cream laid paper
Dimensions
33 × 43 cm (13 × 16 15/16 in.)
Classification
woodcut
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
186684
Art Historical Context
Christoffel Jegher woodcut *The Coron of the Virgin*, around 1635, a timeless Christian subject which the Virgin Mary is by Christ or attendant. Working on cream laid, Jegher employed the bold, graphic characteristic of woodcut technique convey both grandeur and. The medium’s ability to produce multiple impressions made devotional imagery widely accessible beyond church walls, allowing viewers in the seventeenth century to encounter sacred scenes in their own homes. Measuring 33 by 43 centimeters, the print balances intricate detail with the expressive power of carved wood. Jegher’s handling ...