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.
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
Date
1498
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
39.5 × 28.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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