Biddende geestelijke voor Maria met kind c. 1506 - 1538

"Biddende geestelijke voor Maria met kind" (Praying Clergyman before Mary with Child) is a woodcut print by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Altdorfer, created between 1506 and 1538. The artwork depicts a clergyman kneeling in prayer before the Virgin Mary and Child, with a cityscape visible in the background. This work is notable for Altdorfer's detailed and intricate style, characteristic of the Danube School, which he helped to establish. The print is considered a fine example of his mastery of woodcut technique and his ability to convey religious devotion through visual means.