Albrecht Altdorfer
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Adam and Eve, This painting depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Eve, on the right, holds the fruit and Adam contemplates consuming it., 1518
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.GERM.0004; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Mary at the Temple, This painting depicts the Virgin Mary in a temple, conversing with a priest. The interior is heavily inspired by the Gothic style., c. 1525
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.GERM.0002; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
The First Step, This painting depicts the Christ child taking his first steps with the guidance of the Virgin Mary. Christ holds a lily in his left hand, symbolizing Mary's purity, and an orb with a protruding cross, symbolizing his role as Messiah and foreshadowing his crucifixion., c. 1525
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.GERM.0001; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
The Pride of the Beggar Sitting on the Trail, This painting depicts the German Proverb of the Beggar King., 1518
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.GERM.0006; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
The Resurrection of Christ, This painting depicts the resurrection of Christ. He is poised victoriously on a podium, his hand extended in blessing over the soldiers, mourners, and angels looking on in awe. In his other hand, he holds a staff, ornamented with a billowing flag and cross., 1518
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.GERM.0003; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
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