Framed The Feast of the Rosary by Albrecht Durer

The Feast of the Rosary by Albrecht Durer is a grand altarpiece painted during his stay in Venice, blending Northern detail with Italian Renaissance composition. It depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child seated beneath a canopy, presenting rosary crowns to Emperor Maximilian I, Pope Julius II, and a gathering of clergy, nobles, and common folk, symbolizing the unity of Christendom under the Virgin’s protection. Around them, richly dressed figures, radiant angels, and carefully observed natural details showcase Durer’s mastery of texture, color, and realism. Both a devotional work and a display of artistic virtuosity, the painting expresses the power of faith while affirming Durer’s place among the leading artists of Europe.