December the 24th is the day of remembrance for Adam and Eve, the first parents of humankind. They represent the beginning of creation and the longing for salvation, which is fulfilled with the brith of Christ. In the Dürer House, a special tree ornament commemorates this connection: a parrot, based on a detail from Dürer’s 1504 engraving „Adam and Eve.“ The parrot, an attribut of Mary in the Middle Ages, combines earthly beauty with divine message. As a tree decoration, the smart animal becomes a bridge between Adam and Eve’s fall from grace and the hope for redemption.
Now it’s your turn: download the craft sheet fort he parrot from our website and bring the message of Dürer’s art into your Christmas season! Post a picture of your finished ornament in your Insta story and tag the Albrecht Dürer Hoouse – we will repost your photos. This way Dürer’s work remains alive and your Christmans tree is enriched with an original detail.
download the craft sheet (949 KB)
The original copperplate print is currently on display in the Graphic Arts Cabinet of the Albrecht Dürer House.
Presentation "Original Dürer! Dürer Makes Money"