Albrecht Dürer

(Nuremberg 1471-1528)
The Crucifixion, c. 1497-1500, from the series "The Great Passion", woodcut, monogrammed AD, on laid paper with watermark "Name Jesus in a shield" (Meder watermark 306, c. 1580), 38,8 x 27,8 cm, trimmed along framing lines and slightly into it at right margin, edition without text after 1511, Bartsch 11, Meder 120 d (of f), mounted, framed, (Sch)
Provenance:
Private collection, South Germany

Very excellent, vigorous impression of the edition without text after 1511 and with rich contrasts Meder 120 d (of f), with the watermark "Name of Jesus in the shield" which is sought-after in this state. With the gaps at the margins and cracks through the wrist of Christ, the edge of the chalice and through the dress of Mary. In excellent condition.