The Dream of the Doctor (Temptation of the Idler)

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.
هنرمند
Albrecht Dürer
تاریخ
1498/1499
نوع
Print
شیوه
engraving on laid paper
ابعاد
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 18.8 × 12 cm
مجموعه
National Gallery of Art, Washington
مجوز
مالکیت عمومی, CC0

توصیف تصویر

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