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The Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate, 1504. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German
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The Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate, 1504. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German
The Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate, 1504. The first three woodcuts of Durers narrative (1959.99.2-4) portray the events leading up to the Virgins birth. According to an apocryphal text, Marys parents, Joachim and Anna, had remained childless into old age. After Joachims offering at the temple was rejected for this reason, the angel Gabriel appeared to him in the wilderness to announce that his wife would soon bear a child. At this news, the two tenderly embraced at the citys gate
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1471 1528 Albrecht Durer Albrecht Dürer German Early 16th Century
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This print captures a significant moment in religious history - "The Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate" by Albrecht Dürer. Created in 1504, this woodcut is part of a series that narrates the events leading up to the birth of the Virgin Mary. According to an apocryphal text, Joachim and Anna had longed for a child but remained childless into their old age. In despair, Joachim offered his prayers at the temple, only to be rejected due to their barrenness. However, hope was not lost as an angelic figure appeared before him in the wilderness. The angel Gabriel delivered joyful news - Anna would soon conceive and bear a child. In this heartwarming scene depicted at the city's gate, we witness Joachim and Anna tenderly embracing upon hearing this divine proclamation. Their faces radiate with relief and happiness as they embrace each other tightly after years of longing for parenthood. Albrecht Dürer's masterful craftsmanship shines through in this woodcut print from early 16th century Germany. His attention to detail brings life to every line and curve, capturing both the emotional depth of these characters' reunion and their unwavering faith. Displayed proudly at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this artwork serves as a testament to Dürer's contribution to Renaissance art while immortalizing one of Christianity's most cherished stories – reminding us all that miracles can happen even when hope
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