The Pinnacle of the Left Portal; and a Trumpeter and Standard from the Cupola of the Central Portal, from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints collection, where this impressive woodcut proof, *The Pinnacle of the Left; and a Trumpeter Standard from the Cupola the Central Portal, from Arch of Honor*, captivates with its grandeur. Dated 1515 and printed between 1517 and 18, it measures a striking 18¼ × 24⅞ inches (46.4 × 63.4 cm). Crafted by a stellar team of Northern Renaissance masters—Albrecht Dürer, Springinklee, Wolfut, and Hieronym Andreae—this piece showcases their collaborative genius in woodcut printing, a technique prized for its ability to produce bold, intricat...