The Adoration of the Magi, from The Fall and Redemption of Man by Albrecht Altdorfer

The Adoration of the Magi, from The Fall and Redemption of Man 1513

drawing, print, paper, woodcut, engraving

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drawing

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print

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figuration

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paper

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woodcut

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line

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history-painting

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northern-renaissance

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engraving

Albrecht Altdorfer's "The Adoration of the Magi," a woodcut from his series *The Fall and Redemption of Man* (1513), depicts the biblical event of the three wise men worshipping the baby Jesus. The scene is set under a complex network of beams and rafters, creating a sense of both grandeur and intimacy. The figures are rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting the solemnity of the moment and the reverence of the Magi. This work is a masterful example of Altdorfer's skill in woodcut, known for its sharp lines and rich tonal contrasts. It showcases his ability to portray both the divine and the human in a compelling and evocative manner, epitomizing the style of the German Renaissance.

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