Section D: Angels Sounding Trumpets etc, from "The Triumph of Christ"
Original title: Section D: Angels Sounding Trumpets etc, from "The Triumph of Christ"
kurzbeschreibung
Unlike the other sheets from Dürer's 'Triumph of Christ', this 1836 lithograph by Andrea Andreani focuses on Section D: angels with trumpets, along with other figures and children, surround an elevated cross. The reproduction is in black and white on a sheet measuring 38.7 × 38.6 cm and is based on a woodcut.
Description
In the foreground, two bearded men in traditional clothing appear to be deep in conversation; between them are several naked children in various poses, some with instruments or weapons. To the right, winged angels blow trumpets, while high above an angel carries a large cross. The layout is vertical, with the cross as the dominant accent; hard contours and carefully placed hatching define the monochrome design.
Context
This lithograph was made in 1836 as a copy of a woodcut from Albrecht Dürer's Triumphal Procession of Christ, conceived in the early 16th century. Andrea Andreani, an Italian printmaker, was known for his reproductions of famous artworks. The series 'The Triumph of Christ' depicts Jesus's entry into Jerusalem and was originally part of a larger pictorial program.
Impact
The multitude of figures and their movement create a festive, triumphant mood. Clear lines and strong contrasts help the motif unfold its solemn character.
Technique
The sheet is executed as a lithograph, a planographic printing process in which the drawing is applied to the stone with greasy chalk and then printed. This method allows precise lines and nuanced shading, as seen in the detailed rendering of the figures. It was evidently worked directly from a woodcut, which explains the typical contours.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)