The Temptation of Saint Anthony

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, 1506

This is a drawing featuring a mix of creatures and a landscape. The upper portion shows mythical beings and creatures with unique features engaged in interactions, conveying movement and turmoil. The lower portion depicts a detailed landscape with a town, hills, and a river, offering a serene backdrop. The style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer's work known for blending fantastical elements with detailed realism.
Artista
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Data
1506
Tipus
Print
Tècnica
woodcut
Mides
sheet (trimmed to image): 40.3 × 27.7 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

This is a drawing featuring a mix of creatures and a landscape. The upper portion shows mythical beings and creatures with unique features engaged in interactions, conveying movement and turmoil. The lower portion depicts a detailed landscape with a town, hills, and a river, offering a serene backdrop. The style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer's work known for blending fantastical elements with detailed realism.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere