The Life of the Virgin

The collection most dazzling and elegant ever made by Dürer

Dürer captures Mary's essence with unparalleled elegance

The image of Mary through Dürer

Discover an exclusive collection of 20 engravings meticulously detailed, which capture iconic scenes from the Life of the Virgin.

Made between 1504 y 1511, this masterpiece represents the creative apogee of one of the world's leading the most illustrious engravers in the history of art.

It represents the majesty and the profound symbolism of the figure of Maria, presented with an impressive beauty both nun like artistic.

The mystical and the profane in an unparalleled work

Dürer not only used canonical sources as the Gospels, but also explored writings that were apocrypha to create a a story as complete as it is captivating.

His technique stands out outstanding in comparison with the rest of his works, presenting a subtle and precise stroke which gives rise to the most refined created by the teacher.

Luxury handcrafted binding

It has been handmade in goatskin, enhanced with delicate gold stampings that give it a majestic character.

An impressive presentation

This facsimile edition is presented in a high-end flask case, designed to enhance your beauty. 

On the front of the building, there is a reproduction of the «Madonna of the Pear».», a masterpiece in oil created by the renowned artist Dürer. This choice not only adds a touch of elegance, but also underlines the artistic quality and value of the product it contains.

  • Presents texts in Latin by the renowned artist Albrecht Dürer.
  • It has dimensions of 33.5 x 23.5 cm, providing a comfortable and elegant format for the reading and appreciation of the texts and illustrations.
  • This facsimile is the result of an outstanding collaboration between the National Library of Spain and the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek (BSB) in Munich. 
  • Includes a number of studies made by Jesús María González de Zárate, Professor at the University of the Basque Country. 
  • This work is presented in a single worldwide, limited to only 375 numbered copies. Each copy is certificate via minutes notary, guaranteeing its authenticity and exclusivity. 
HANDMADE FACSIMILE EDITIONS