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Eleven-Headed, Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva of Compassion (Avalokiteshvara), c. 1500. The figures 1, 000 arms surround the central figure like a radiating halo
The Madonna of the Meadow, c1500. Artist: Giovanni BelliniThe Madonna of the Meadow, c1500. In the foreground the Virgin Mary in a blue cloak looks down on Jesus sleeping in her lap
Youth (From Chateau de Chaumont Set), 1512-1515. Creator: UnknownYouth (From Chateau de Chaumont Set), 1512-1515. Louise of Savoy (1476-1531), queen mother of King Francis I, is depicted here in a sumptuous brocaded velvet in the center
Woven Strip for Ecclesiastical Parameters, early 1500s. Creator: UnknownWoven Strip for Ecclesiastical Parameters, early 1500s
The Passion: The Raising of Lazarus, before 1508. Creator: Urs I Graf (Swiss, c. 1485-1527 / 29)The Passion: The Raising of Lazarus, before 1508. The first woodcuts appeared in Europe at the end of the 14th century but were relatively rare until the early 15th century
The Passion: The Crucifixion, before 1508. Creator: Urs I Graf (Swiss, c. 1485-1527 / 29)The Passion: The Crucifixion, before 1508
The Nativity, c. 1502-1503. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Nativity, c. 1502-1503. These eight woodcuts (1959.99.8-15) progress from Gabriels announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God, to the events of her early motherhood and beyond
The Mystical Grapes, c. 1500. Creator: UnknownThe Mystical Grapes, c. 1500. During the late medieval period, intense mystical fervor in Europe focused largely on the blood and Passion of Christ
The Passion: Crucifixion, 1509. Creator: Lucas Cranach (German, 1472-1553)The Passion: Crucifixion, 1509
Time (From Chateau de Chaumont Set), 1512-1515. Creator: UnknownTime (From Chateau de Chaumont Set), 1512-1515. Pierre Sala, who likely commissioned the set, is portrayed as the richly attired central figure offering a bouquet, a symbol of knowledge, to Eleonore
Virgin and Child, c. 1500. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519), circle ofVirgin and Child, c. 1500. Madonna and Child appear in half-length, seated against a dark wall. The Childs body is covered in shadow as he looks over his shoulder at his mother
Virgin and Child with John the Baptist and Angels, c. 1500. Creator: Pietro del Donzello (Italian)Virgin and Child with John the Baptist and Angels, c. 1500
Virgin and Child with Angels, early 1500s. Creator: Master of the Holden Tondo (Italian)Virgin and Child with Angels, early 1500s
The Flight into Egypt, c. 1503-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Flight into Egypt, c. 1503-1505. These eight woodcuts (1959.99.8-15) progress from Gabriels announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God
The Small Horse, 1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Small Horse, 1505
The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, c. 1502-1503. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German)The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, c. 1502-1503. Durer devoted three woodcuts (1959.99.5-7) to the significant events in Marys youth prior to her sacred calling
The Triumph of Eternity (From Chateau de Chaumont Set), 1512-1515. Creator: UnknownThe Triumph of Eternity (From Chateau de Chaumont Set), 1512-1515. The Triumph of Eternity is represented by the Coronation of the Virgin
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, c. 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German)The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, c. 1504-1505. These eight woodcuts (1959.99.8-15) progress from Gabriels announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God
The Annunciation, c. 1503-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Annunciation, c. 1503-1505. These eight woodcuts (1959.99.8-15) progress from Gabriels announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God, to the events of her early motherhood and beyond
The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1501-1503. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1501-1503. These eight woodcuts (1959.99.8-15) progress from Gabriels announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God
The Life of the Virgin: Joachim and the Angel, c. 1504. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German)The Life of the Virgin: Joachim and the Angel, c. 1504
The Large Horse, 1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Large Horse, 1505
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
The Life of the Virgin, c. 1510-1511. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Life of the Virgin, c. 1510-1511. The frontispiece of the series is a modification of the devotional imagery Durer used in his depictions of the Virgin and Child standing in a crescent moon
The Large Passion: Christ Descending into Limbo, 1510. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German)The Large Passion: Christ Descending into Limbo, 1510
The Satyr Family, 1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Satyr Family, 1505. Durers interest in mythological imagery stemmed from his familiarity with the Italian Renaissance
The Repose in Egypt, c. 1501-1502. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Repose in Egypt, c. 1501-1502. These eight woodcuts (1959.99.8-15) progress from Gabriels announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God
St. George on Foot, c. 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)St. George on Foot, c. 1504-1505
The Circumcision, c. 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)The Circumcision, c. 1504-1505. These eight woodcuts (1959.99.8-15) progress from Gabriels announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God, to the events of her early motherhood and beyond
Story of Perseus and Andromeda, early 1500s. Creator: UnknownStory of Perseus and Andromeda, early 1500s. The Greek mythological story of Perseus and Andromeda is represented here as a quest for a maiden, read from right to left in three sections
Part of a Chasuble Back, c. 1500. Creator: UnknownPart of a Chasuble Back, c. 1500. Although missing the central decorative orphrey band, these two velvet panels originally formed part of the back of an ecclesiastical chasuble
Shepherds in a Round Dance, around 1500. Creator: UnknownShepherds in a Round Dance, around 1500. Late-medieval tapestries often use a limited yet contrasting colour palette to portray stylized images
Nemesis, c. 1501-1502. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)Nemesis, c. 1501-1502. According to the Latin poem that inspired this engraving, Nemesis, the Greek goddess of retribution
Martyrdom of a Saint, after 1866. Creator: Hermann Samuel Ratzerdorfer (Austrian, 1815-1891)Martyrdom of a Saint, after 1866. Recent research has revealed that this plaquette--long characterized as an Italian object from the 1500s--is indeed by the hand of a 19th-century silversmith working
Page from a Kalpa-sutra: Indra paying homage to Mahavira, early 16th century. Creator: UnknownPage from a Kalpa-sutra: Indra paying homage to Mahavira, early 16th century
Life of the Virgin: The Nativity, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)Life of the Virgin: The Nativity, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: The Circumcision, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)Life of the Virgin: The Circumcision, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht DürerLife of the Virgin: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: Rejection of Joachims Sacrifice, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht DürerLife of the Virgin: Rejection of Joachims Sacrifice, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: Christ Among the Doctors, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German)Life of the Virgin: Christ Among the Doctors, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: The Visitation, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)Life of the Virgin: The Visitation, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: The Rest in Egypt, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)Life of the Virgin: The Rest in Egypt, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: The Death of the Virgin, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German)Life of the Virgin: The Death of the Virgin, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: The Annunciation, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)Life of the Virgin: The Annunciation, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: Presentation of the Young Virgin in the Temple, 1504-1505. CreatorLife of the Virgin: Presentation of the Young Virgin in the Temple, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: Nativity of the Virgin, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German)Life of the Virgin: Nativity of the Virgin, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: Joachim and Anna Embracing under the Golden Gate, 1504-1505. CreatorLife of the Virgin: Joachim and Anna Embracing under the Golden Gate, 1504-1505
Life of the Virgin: Flight into Egypt, 1504-1505. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)Life of the Virgin: Flight into Egypt, 1504-1505