Nemesis (The Great Fortune)

Albrecht Dürer, c. 1501/1502

This is a drawing of a winged figure standing on a sphere above a landscape. The figure appears to be a nude, female-like form with large wings and a flowing ribbon-like cloth draped around her body. She holds a cup or chalice in one hand and stands atop a smooth orb, balancing above a detailed scene below. The landscape beneath her is meticulously detailed, depicting a medieval town with a river winding through it, nestled among rolling hills and rocky cliffs. Each building and tree is rendered with intricate lines, showcasing an expansive view that gives a sense of depth and perspective.
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
Date
c. 1501/1502
Type
Print
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 33.4 × 23 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a winged figure standing on a sphere above a landscape. The figure appears to be a nude, female-like form with large wings and a flowing ribbon-like cloth draped around her body. She holds a cup or chalice in one hand and stands atop a smooth orb, balancing above a detailed scene below. The landscape beneath her is meticulously detailed, depicting a medieval town with a river winding through it, nestled among rolling hills and rocky cliffs. Each building and tree is rendered with intricate lines, showcasing an expansive view that gives a sense of depth and perspective.

Albrecht Dürer