DÜRER, Albrecht: Life of the Virgin: 6. Marriage of the Virgin

Marriage of the Virgin Albrecht Dürer created this woodcut as part of his ambitious 20-part series on the Life of the Virgin, one of the Renaissance's most celebrated narrative cycles. Executed in 1504, the composition showcases the intricate detail and sophisticated perspective for which Dürer became renowned, depicting the solemn moment when Joseph receives Mary as his bride in the temple. This masterwork exemplifies Northern Renaissance printmaking at its height, combining meticulous Gothic architectural settings with humanistic warmth and psychological depth that elevated the woodcut medium to fine art status.