Die Gefangennahme Christi

Albrecht Dürer, 1510

This is a battle scene featuring a dense and chaotic array of soldiers and weapons. The detailed drawing depicts numerous figures wearing various armor types and wielding weapons such as spears and swords. They are engaged in intense action against a forest backdrop. Additionally, a large, gnarled tree is visible in the upper right corner, adding a twisted natural element. The composition conveys depth and turmoil through the overlapping figures and dynamic postures. The style is reminiscent of the intricate compositions found in the work of Albrecht Dürer.
Künstler
Albrecht Dürer
Datierung
1510
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Holzschnitt auf Büttenpapier
Maße
sheet (trimmed to block): 40 × 28,4 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a battle scene featuring a dense and chaotic array of soldiers and weapons. The detailed drawing depicts numerous figures wearing various armor types and wielding weapons such as spears and swords. They are engaged in intense action against a forest backdrop. Additionally, a large, gnarled tree is visible in the upper right corner, adding a twisted natural element. The composition conveys depth and turmoil through the overlapping figures and dynamic postures. The style is reminiscent of the intricate compositions found in the work of Albrecht Dürer.

Albrecht Dürer