El prendimiento de Cristo

Albrecht Dürer, 1510

This is a battle scene featuring a dense and chaotic array of soldiers and weapons. The detailed drawing depicts numerous figures wearing various armor types and wielding weapons such as spears and swords. They are engaged in intense action against a forest backdrop. Additionally, a large, gnarled tree is visible in the upper right corner, adding a twisted natural element. The composition conveys depth and turmoil through the overlapping figures and dynamic postures. The style is reminiscent of the intricate compositions found in the work of Albrecht Dürer.
Artista
Albrecht Dürer
Fecha
1510
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Xilografía sobre papel verjurado
Medidas
sheet (trimmed to block): 40 × 28,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a battle scene featuring a dense and chaotic array of soldiers and weapons. The detailed drawing depicts numerous figures wearing various armor types and wielding weapons such as spears and swords. They are engaged in intense action against a forest backdrop. Additionally, a large, gnarled tree is visible in the upper right corner, adding a twisted natural element. The composition conveys depth and turmoil through the overlapping figures and dynamic postures. The style is reminiscent of the intricate compositions found in the work of Albrecht Dürer.

Albrecht Dürer