Dürer, Albrecht (1471 Nuremberg 1528). Joachim's sacrifice is rejected by the high priest. Sheet 2 from the Life of Mary. Woodcut on fine laid paper with watermark. "Flower on triangle (Meder WZ 127), c. 1504/1511. 29.6 x 20.9 cm. With the monogram in the stock. Trimmed with partly narrow margin around the border. Meder 189, Latin book edition 1511. SMS 167. B. 77. Good impression from the Latin book edition with the text verso. - Spotty in places. Mounting remnants verso. D

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