CalvaryAlbrecht Altdorfer · 1526
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Mannerism
1526- Renaissance
Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 – 1538)
Albrecht Altdorfer (1480-1538): Pioneer of German Renaissance landscape painting & key figure of the Danube School. Explore his engravings, religious works & innovative art.
About this artwork
- Title: Calvary
- Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer
- Year: 1526
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Period: Renaissance
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: oil painting, albrecht altdorfer, medieval imagery
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
Quick Facts
- Year: 1526
- Medium: Oil paint on canvas
- Notable elements or techniques: Mannerist style, dynamic lines, rich texture
- Subject or theme: Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
- Movement: German Renaissance
- Artistic style: Mannerism
Questions & Answers
What is "Calvary" about, and what atmosphere does it have?
"Calvary" by Albrecht Altdorfer depicts crucifixion, religious art, landscape, suffering, spectacle, drama, medieval, renaissance, in a dramatic mood. Subject and atmosphere together describe the work.
What is "Calvary" made with?
"Calvary" is executed in oil on canvas.
Who created "Calvary"?
The artist behind "Calvary" is Albrecht Altdorfer. The work is catalogued under Albrecht Altdorfer's name.
What atmosphere does "Calvary" have?
The overall mood of "Calvary" by Albrecht Altdorfer is dramatic. The mood describes the general atmosphere of the work.
What orientation does "Calvary" by Albrecht Altdorfer have?
The format of "Calvary" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
When was "Calvary" made?
"Calvary" by Albrecht Altdorfer was created in 1526.
What was Albrecht Altdorfer's age when "Calvary" was created?
Albrecht Altdorfer was 46 years old when creating "Calvary" in 1526. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1480.