Melencolia I, 1514 by Albrecht Durer
Paper Art Print - 16247-DUA
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington, USAOriginal Size: 24.5 x 19.2 cm
Giclée Paper Print | $46.25 USD
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*Max printing size: 27.6 x 21.6 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Melencolia I" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Paper Art Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our choice of a non-woven art paper guarantees premium quality. This paper is free of optical brighteners and has a delicate watercolor texture that adds an artistic flair to art reproductions. Combined with a matte coating, it creates stunning art prints with vibrant colors, rich blacks, and exceptional detail reproduction.
Additional blank areas are included on all sides of the printed area, providing versatility for various purposes.
Our printing process utilizes cutting-edge technology and employs the Giclée printmaking method, ensuring exceptional quality. The colors undergo independent verification, guaranteeing a lifespan of over 100 years.
Please note that there are postal restrictions limiting the size of framed prints to a maximum of 28 inches along the longest side of the painting. If you desire a larger art print, we recommend utilizing the services of your local framing studio.
*It is important to mention that the framing option is unavailable for certain paintings, such as those with oval or round shapes.
If you select a frameless art print of "Melencolia I" by Durer, it will be prepared for shipment within 48 hours. However, if you prefer a framed artwork, the printing and framing process will typically require approximately 7-8 days before it is ready to be shipped.
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Painting Information
"Melencolia" - a brooding masterpiece that has haunted the imagination for five centuries. Albrecht Dürer's 1514 engraving is a feast for the eyes and a puzzle for the mind, a work that seems to contain the entire Renaissance in its intricate lines.
The composition is a marvel of controlled chaos. At its heart sits a massive winged figure - Melancholia herself - her face a mask of troubled introspection. She's surrounded by a bewildering array of objects: geometric shapes, carpentry tools, an hourglass, scales, a bell. Each item feels pregnant with meaning, yet resists easy interpretation.
Dürer's technique is nothing short of extraordinary. The level of detail he achieves with simple black lines on white paper is staggering. Look at the fur of the sleeping dog, the grain of the wooden beam, the cloudy sky in the background - each rendered with exquisite precision. The engraving medium forces economy, and Dürer rises to the challenge brilliantly.
The tonal range is impressive too. Dürer creates a sense of depth and atmosphere through his masterful use of crosshatching. The darkest shadows have a velvety richness, while the highlights seem to glow with an inner light. It's as if he's carved the very fabric of reality onto this small sheet of paper.
The symbolic heart of the piece is that despondent angel. Her powerful frame seems at odds with her dejected pose - is this the frustration of potential unrealized? Her gaze is fixed on something beyond the frame, ignoring the instruments of science and craft scattered at her feet. It's a pose that speaks to anyone who's ever felt the weight of their own thoughts.
Dürer's "Melencolia" isn't just a triumph of technique - it's a philosophical statement rendered in ink. It speaks to the artist's struggle, the limits of human knowledge, and the sometimes paralyzing weight of our own intellect. We're left with more questions than answers, which is precisely what makes this engraving so endlessly fascinating.
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