Albrecht Dürer The Death of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504; This touching work by the Old Master Albrecht Dürer has a great emotional depth, bringing a true visual understanding of faith, sorrow and solitude to life. The attention to detail in this masterpiece is astounding as evidenced in the intricate engraving and fine twill-work on the Virgin's bed thus depicting Dürer's care and reverence in his portrayal of this bed of serenity, comfort and peace. The Men surrounding her in their state of mourning are each very distinct and purposefully set into this admirable scene of love and devotion. A true work of unparalleled talent, The Death of the Virgin will offer endless awe-inspiring amazement and appreciation.

Created in c. 1504, this stunning woodcut features the signature monogram of Albrecht Dürer (Nuremburg, 1471 - Nuremburg, 1528) in the lower center of the image. This work has also been dated to c. 1471-1524 by the Flower with Triangle watermark (M. 127, B. 1685) within the fine, laid paper on which this woodcut has been printed. This piece is from the Meder edition of 1511 with the Latin text on verso.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Albrecht Dürer The Death of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504 is fully documented and referenced. (Copies of the documentation will be enclosed as added to the invoice which I will accompany the final sale of the work.)

1. Briquet, Charles, Moïse. Les Filligranes: Dictionnaire Historique DesMarques Du Papier Dés Leur Apparition Vers 1282 Jisqu'en 1600, tome 1-A - CH, 1923. Watermarks shown as numbers 262 and 263.
2. Holzschnitte und Holzschnittfolgen. Albrecht Dürer: Das Druckgraphische Werk, Band II, 2002, Discussion of Der Tod Mariens, on pages 271-272, shown on page 273.
3. Kurth, Willi Dr. The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Dürer, 1946. page 184.
4. Pawlak, Manfred. Albrecht Dürer: 1471 bis 1528, Das gesamte Graphische Werk, Druckgraphik, Band II. Page 1584-1585.
5. Scheller, Robert W. and Boon, Karel G. The Graphic Art of Albrecht Dürer, Hans Dürer and the Dürer School, 1971. Listed as plate 205 on page 162.
6. Strauss, Walter L. Albrecht Dürer, Woodcuts and Wood Blocks, 1980. Listed as plate 98 on page 323.
7. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:

Albrecht Durer The Death of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1510 is museum grade conservation framed in a complementary moulding with silk mats and optical grade Plexiglas.