DÜRER, Albrecht: Life of the Virgin: 16. Christ Taking Leave of his Mother

Christ Taking Leave of his Mother Albrecht Dürer created this poignant scene as part of his ambitious *Life of the Virgin* series, a sprawling narrative cycle that showcases the Northern Renaissance master's technical virtuosity and emotional depth. The composition captures an intimate moment of farewell between Christ and Mary, rendered with the meticulous detail and expressive lineework that made Dürer one of the most influential printmakers of his era. Executed around 1505, the work exemplifies how German Renaissance artists synthesized religious devotion with humanistic values, depicting sacred figures with profound psychological realism and tender humanity.