Title
The Virgin Surrounded by Many Angels, 1518. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528).
Caption
The Virgin Surrounded by Many Angels, 1518. In this lively woodcut, Dürer evokes the Coronation of the Virgin, the last event in the cycle of prayers known as the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. She is about to be crowned Regina caeli, the Queen of Heaven, as angels and cherubs celebrate with gifts, music-making, and merriment. Dürer?s shallow use of space and symmetrical arrangement draw attention to the Madonna?s gaze, a fixed look that conveys both her attentiveness and compassion for those who are devoted to her.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19G15_245
Model release
NA
Property release
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License type
Rights managed
Available size
65,8Mb (9,4Mb) / 13,7in x 18,7in / 4096 x 5619 (300dpi)