The Virgin on the Crescent
Dateca. 1500
Maker
Albrecht Dürer
German, Nuremberg 1471-1528
Label TextMost of Dürer's graphic work was created for devotional purposes; the small size and detailed manner contribute an appropriate sense of intimacy. This image of the Virgin and Child hovering on an upturned crescent moon is based on the vision of John the Evangelist described in the Book of Revelations 12:1 that would later be crystallized into the image of the Immaculate Conception, a potent doctrine for Catholics.
Object number53.177
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Durer, Rembrandt, and Goya: Old Masters Prints from the Seattle Art Museum Collection", May 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002 (5/31/2001 - 1/1/2002)
Spokane, Washington, Immaculate Heart Retreat House, "Madonna Festival", 1967(1967)
Walla Walla, Washington, Whitman College, Olin Art Gallery, "Spiritus Nativitis", November 30 - December 19, 1975 (11/30/1975 - 12/19/1975)
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Old Master Prints from the Wallerstein Collection", October 18 - December 30, 1984. Circuit: Brown University, Bell Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island, 1/16/85-2/13/85; Cooper-Hewitt Museum, New York, New York, 3/5/85-5/26/85. (10/18/1984 - 05/26/1985)Credit LineGift of Dr. Leo Wallerstein
Dimensions4 3/16 x 3 1/16 in. (10.6 x 7.7 cm)
MediumEngraving
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