Die Kentaurenfamilie

Albrecht Dürer, 1505

The artwork features intricate lines and curves creating a depiction of a centaur family. The figures are composed of flowing, swirling lines. The centaurs have human upper bodies and horse lower bodies and are in a relaxed pose. The lines form limbs and torsos blending with tails and hooves. The use of shading and cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the composition.
Künstler
Albrecht Dürer
Datierung
1505
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
Feder und braune Tinte auf Büttenpapier
Maße
11 × 7,3 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork features intricate lines and curves creating a depiction of a centaur family. The figures are composed of flowing, swirling lines. The centaurs have human upper bodies and horse lower bodies and are in a relaxed pose. The lines form limbs and torsos blending with tails and hooves. The use of shading and cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the composition.

Albrecht Dürer