The Dormition of the Virgin; (reverse) Christ Carrying the Cross
Medium
Oil and gold on fir
Dimensions
55 x 53 1/8 in. (139.7 x 134.9 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace, Karen and Mo Zukerman, Kowitz Family Foundation, Anonymous, and Hester Diamond Gifts, 2011
Accession Number
2011.485a, b
Tags
About this artwork
The Dormition of the Virgin; (reverse) Christ Carrying the Cross by Hans Schäufelein|Master of Engerda, ca. 1510. Created in Oil and gold on fir, this work exemplifies the artistic practices and cultural values of its period. The piece reflects the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of its historical and cultural context. As part of the European Paintings collection, it contributes to our understanding of artistic development and cultural expression. The work serves as b...
About the Artist
Hans Schäufelein|Master of Engerda · 1480–1540
Hans Schäufelein (c. 1480–c. 1540) was a German painter and graphic artist of the Northern Renaissance whose career placed him at the heart of one of the most dynamic artistic environments in European history. As a young man, he entered the workshop of Albrecht Dürer in Nuremberg, an experience that proved decisive: Dürer's meticulous approach to draughtsmanship, his mastery of printmaking, and hi...