The Story
The Large Passion: The Crucifixion by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Large Passion: The Crucifixion
Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Portrait
Medium
woodcut
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
The Story
The Large Passion: The Crucifixion by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.