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The High Priest Refusing the Offering of Joachim (woodcut)
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The High Priest Refusing the Offering of Joachim (woodcut)
880328 The High Priest Refusing the Offering of Joachim (woodcut) by Altdorfer, Albrecht (c.1480-1538); 7.1x4.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 2 13/16 x 1 15/16 in. (7.14 x 4.92 cm) (image)); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Funds from Mrs. Franklin M. Crosby Jr. and the William Hood Dunwoody Fund, 1947; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22738104
© Minneapolis Institute of Art Gift of Funds from Mrs. Franklin M. Crosby Jr. and the William Hood Dunwoody Fund, 1947 / Bridgeman Images
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This woodcut print, titled "The High Priest Refusing the Offering of Joachim" by Albrecht Altdorfer, transports viewers to a significant moment in biblical history. Measuring 7.1x4.9 cm, this small yet powerful artwork is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA. In this scene from the New Testament, we witness Joachim, father of Mary and husband of Saint Anne, offering a gift to the high priest within the sacred walls of the temple. However, with an air of solemnity and rejection etched on his face, the high priest refuses Joachim's offering. Altdorfer masterfully captures this poignant encounter through intricate details and skillful use of light and shadow. The viewer can almost feel Joachim's disappointment as he stands before the imposing figure clad in religious robes. This woodcut print serves as a reminder not only of religious devotion but also explores themes such as faith and acceptance. It invites contemplation about how one's offerings may be received or rejected by those who hold positions of authority or power. As we gaze upon this timeless artwork gifted to us by Mrs. Franklin M. Crosby Jr. , let us reflect on our own experiences with rejection or acceptance within our spiritual journeys. Through Altdorfer's craftsmanship and Bridgeman Images' preservation efforts, we are granted access to an intimate moment that continues to resonate across time and cultures.
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