The Virgin Seated by a Wall after Albrecht Dürer

A 16th-century copperplate engraving after Albrecht Dürer, created by an unknown contemporary copyist rather than printed directly by Dürer himself.

Lateral Reversal (Mirror Image): In Dürer's original 1514 master engraving, the Virgin sits facing toward the left, and the Nuremberg castle/tower appears in the background on the left side. Because the copyist engraved the design directly onto a new copper plate following the original print, printing it produced a laterally reversed (mirrored) image—placing the wall and castle on the right.

Absence of the 'A.D.' Monogram: When printmakers copied Dürer’s works in the 16th century, copying the famous "AD" signature was heavily restricted (or deliberate forgery). Omitting the monogram on the wall/stone was standard practice for legitimate copyists or workshop printmakers working in period.

Framing & Restoration History:

1928–1929: Re-framed by Mucklow’s Gallery at 35 Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London for owner B. S. Donald.

Maundy Thursday, April 15, 1954: Recorded as bought at Ashby's.

April 26, 1954: Underwent documented conservation ("Cleaned and soaked in formaldehyde").

Engravings size: 105mm x 150mm Frame: 280mm x 350mm

Cropped, restored.

R3,500