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DÜRER, Albrecht: Madonna Crowned by an Angel

🖼 Madonna Crowned by an Angel, 1520
Engraving
139 × 100 cm
New York, USA

Madonna Crowned by an Angel Created during Dürer's final decade, this devotional image exemplifies the Northern Renaissance master's ability to merge meticulous detail with spiritual tenderness. The crowning of the Virgin Mary by an angel was a popular theme in medieval and Renaissance art, symbolizing her exaltation and role as Queen of Heaven. Dürer's interpretation reflects both his technical virtuosity and the enduring appeal of Marian imagery in early 16th-century German culture.

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