The Centaur Family

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.
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
Date
1505
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
11 × 7.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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