El sueño del doctor (La tentación del ocioso)

Albrecht Dürer, 1498/1499

The image shows two main figures and a cherub-like figure, captured in full length. The man on the left is sitting, wearing draped clothing that covers most of his body, and a head wrap. Beside him, a woman stands nude, save for a small piece of cloth draped across her hips. The cherub, positioned below them, is depicted with small wings and is engaged with a ball and a bow. The background is intricately detailed with architectural elements and natural elements, including dragon-like creatures in the backdrop.
Artista
Albrecht Dürer
Fecha
1498/1499
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Grabado a buril sobre papel verjurado
Medidas
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 18,8 × 12 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows two main figures and a cherub-like figure, captured in full length. The man on the left is sitting, wearing draped clothing that covers most of his body, and a head wrap. Beside him, a woman stands nude, save for a small piece of cloth draped across her hips. The cherub, positioned below them, is depicted with small wings and is engaged with a ball and a bow. The background is intricately detailed with architectural elements and natural elements, including dragon-like creatures in the backdrop.

Albrecht Dürer