Die vier Engel, die die Winde aufhalten

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

This is a drawing portraying angels in a landscape. It shows angelic figures beneath a fruit tree, with mountains in the background and a crowd of people. An angel in the sky holds a cross, while others on the ground hold swords and banners. The style features detailed lines and textures representing the clothing and wings of the angels. The background includes clouds and a hill, suggesting a religious or mythological setting. The artwork is inscribed with letters that may indicate it was created by Albrecht Dürer.
Künstler
Albrecht Dürer
Datierung
1498
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Holzschnitt auf Büttenpapier
Maße
39,2 × 28,5 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing portraying angels in a landscape. It shows angelic figures beneath a fruit tree, with mountains in the background and a crowd of people. An angel in the sky holds a cross, while others on the ground hold swords and banners. The style features detailed lines and textures representing the clothing and wings of the angels. The background includes clouds and a hill, suggesting a religious or mythological setting. The artwork is inscribed with letters that may indicate it was created by Albrecht Dürer.

Albrecht Dürer