Albrecht Durer - Christ before Pilate

Meder 140 (a-c/d). Woodcut from the Small Passion by Dürer. Original Dürer woodcut from an early edition without text, dating from circa 1544 -1589 based on the fragment of watermark found in the paper, watermark similar to the 'Kleines Wappen von Kaufburen mit einfachen Sternen =Meder Watermark 220.a, as used in the 'Ehrenporte' published in 1559.) Original woodcut from circa 1509-1511 by Dürer from the small passion, his first major project, and today his most celebrated, depicting the final days of Christ’s life.
Dimensions: 12,70 x 9,70 cm Artist Name: Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) Literature: Meder 140 (a-c/d) ---Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur (VII.120.31) --- Dodgson 1903, 1911 / Catalogue of Early German and Flemish Woodcuts in the BM, 2 vols (I.295.75) Woodcut Ca. 1509-1511. Medium: Woodcut Circa: 1509-1511 Notes: All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.

Condition: Excellent brilliant sharp and evenly printed well contrasted black impression. Early impression Meder 140 (a-c/d), Before the damage to the right corner as described for Meder d but with the gap in the borderline bottom left corner. Early edition well ahead of the Italian text edition. On the full sheet of lead paper measuring 19,50 x 15,00 cm. Tipped with left border on a laid paper support sheet. Excellent untouched condition with no folds, tear or stain