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Dresden Altarpiece: central panel: Madonna Adoring the Child. The side panels: Saint Anthony and Sai Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
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Dresden Altarpiece: central panel: Madonna Adoring the Child. The side panels: Saint Anthony and Sai Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Dresden Altarpiece: central panel: Madonna Adoring the Child. The side panels: Saint Anthony and Saint Sebastian, c. 1496. Found in the Collection of the Dresden State Art Collections
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The Dresden Altarpiece, a masterpiece of the Northern Renaissance, is a triptych painting created by the renowned German artist Albrecht Dürer around 1496. The central panel of this artwork, titled "Madonna Adoring the Child," showcases the Virgin Mary in a moment of deep devotion as she gazes upon and tenderly touches the Christ Child. The Child, in turn, reaches out towards his mother with a loving expression. The side panels of the altarpiece feature two saints, Saint Anthony and Saint Sebastian. Saint Anthony, depicted on the left panel, is shown in traditional attire as a hermit, holding the infant Jesus and a book, symbolizing his role as a teacher and preacher. Saint Sebastian, on the right panel, is shown bound to a tree with arrows piercing his body, representing his martyrdom. The saint's faith is demonstrated by his calm expression and the angel appearing above him, ready to heal his wounds. Dürer's intricate and detailed use of tempera on canvas in the Dresden Altarpiece is a testament to his exceptional artistic skill. The painting's rich colors and fine lines bring the figures to life, capturing the essence of the New Testament stories and the devotion of the saints. This artwork, a prized possession of the Dresden State Art Collections, is a significant contribution to the history of art and continues to inspire admiration and awe.
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