The Adoration of the Lamb

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

This is a drawing featuring a central lamb surrounded by various figures and symbolic imagery. The lamb stands within a radiant circle in the sky, holding a flag, and is surrounded by beams of light. The figures below are holding palm leaves, and the scene includes other animals, winged creatures, and elements suggestive of a celestial gathering. The drawing is detailed and intricate, with fine line work emphasizing the costumes and expressions of each figure.
Artista
Albrecht Dürer
Data
1498
Tipus
Print
Tècnica
woodcut on laid paper
Mides
39.5 × 28.5 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

This is a drawing featuring a central lamb surrounded by various figures and symbolic imagery. The lamb stands within a radiant circle in the sky, holding a flag, and is surrounded by beams of light. The figures below are holding palm leaves, and the scene includes other animals, winged creatures, and elements suggestive of a celestial gathering. The drawing is detailed and intricate, with fine line work emphasizing the costumes and expressions of each figure.

Albrecht Dürer