Hércules vence a Caco («Ercules»)

Albrecht Dürer, hacia 1496

This is a drawing of a scene with several figures. Two central muscular figures are engaging in combat, one with a weapon. The backdrop includes trees and a cityscape. The fine lines and shading create movement and texture, especially in the garments and scenery. The fallen figures' armor and the trees' style add to the scene's tension.
Artista
Albrecht Dürer
Fecha
hacia 1496
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Xilografía sobre papel verjurado
Medidas
sheet (trimmed to block): 39,2 × 28,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of a scene with several figures. Two central muscular figures are engaging in combat, one with a weapon. The backdrop includes trees and a cityscape. The fine lines and shading create movement and texture, especially in the garments and scenery. The fallen figures' armor and the trees' style add to the scene's tension.

Albrecht Dürer