An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne

Albrecht Dürer, c. 1495

The artwork shows an Eastern ruler seated on a throne, with the full body visible. The ruler is positioned facing forward. He has a long, flowing beard and is wearing a headdress adorned with intricate patterns. His attire is decorated with details, including jewelry and embellishments. The ruler is holding a large sword in his right hand, which rests on the ground, and his left hand is placed on the armrest of the throne. The throne itself is ornate, with detailed carvings and embellishments. The background is plain. The artwork is executed in a linear style, emphasizing the details of the ruler’s clothing and accessories.
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
Date
c. 1495
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
30.6 × 19.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork shows an Eastern ruler seated on a throne, with the full body visible. The ruler is positioned facing forward. He has a long, flowing beard and is wearing a headdress adorned with intricate patterns. His attire is decorated with details, including jewelry and embellishments. The ruler is holding a large sword in his right hand, which rests on the ground, and his left hand is placed on the armrest of the throne. The throne itself is ornate, with detailed carvings and embellishments. The background is plain. The artwork is executed in a linear style, emphasizing the details of the ruler’s clothing and accessories.

Albrecht Dürer