Engraved copies of The Little Passion by Albrecht Durer

Engraved copies of The Little Passion

1485 - 1699

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Artwork details

Medium
drawing, print, etching
Dimensions
For the whole series: plate circa : 5 x 3 13/16 in. (12.7 x 9.7 cm)
Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Copyright
Public Domain

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#drawing#narrative-art#print#etching#figuration#11_renaissance#northern-renaissance

About this artwork

These are engraved copies of "The Little Passion" series, created by Albrecht Dürer during a time of immense religious and social upheaval in Europe. Dürer was deeply influenced by the Protestant Reformation, and this series reflects the era’s intense spiritual and emotional climate. Notice how Dürer uses the traditional subject of Christ's Passion to explore themes of human suffering, guilt, and redemption. The figures surrounding Christ each embody different responses to his plight, mirroring the spectrum of human reactions to moral and spiritual crises. Dürer once said, "If a man devotes himself to art, much evil is avoided that happens otherwise if one is idle." The work invites us to consider the ways in which religious narratives intersect with personal experiences and broader societal tensions. It serves as a mirror reflecting not only the historical context of its creation, but also the timeless human struggle with faith, morality, and compassion.

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