Dürer, Albrecht (1471 Nuremberg 1528). The Nativity (Adoration of the Shepherds). Woodcut on laid paper with watermark "Kleines Stadtwappen" (Meder WZ 273). 1502/03. 29.9 x 21.1 cm. With tiny. Tiny margin around the framing line. With the monogr. in the stock. Meder 197 after the text b (of g). B. 85. Schoch/Mende/Scherbaum 175 - Missing place at the lower right corner filled by drawing in ink as also the gaps of the framing line. Small marginal inscription right, remains of mounting verso. D

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