Christ Taking Leave of His Mother
Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Christ Taking Leave of His Mother (Der Abschied Christi von seiner Mutter), a proof impression before the edition of 1511, woodcut on laid paper, from the Small Woodcut Passion. References: Bartsch 21, Meder 132, Schoch/Mende/Scherbaum 193. In excellent condition, 5 x 3 3/4 inches (128 x 98 mm).
Provenance:
Stefan Jamesy, Vienna and New York (Lugt 1529 d)
Watermark: Bull’s Head (Meder 70)
A fine fresh proof impression (before the edition of 1511)