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Albrecht Dürer, 1498

This is a drawing portraying angels in a landscape. It shows angelic figures beneath a fruit tree, with mountains in the background and a crowd of people. An angel in the sky holds a cross, while others on the ground hold swords and banners. The style features detailed lines and textures representing the clothing and wings of the angels. The background includes clouds and a hill, suggesting a religious or mythological setting. The artwork is inscribed with letters that may indicate it was created by Albrecht Dürer.
Artiste
Albrecht Dürer
Datation
1498
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure sur bois sur papier vergé
Dimensions
39,2 × 28,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing portraying angels in a landscape. It shows angelic figures beneath a fruit tree, with mountains in the background and a crowd of people. An angel in the sky holds a cross, while others on the ground hold swords and banners. The style features detailed lines and textures representing the clothing and wings of the angels. The background includes clouds and a hill, suggesting a religious or mythological setting. The artwork is inscribed with letters that may indicate it was created by Albrecht Dürer.

Albrecht Dürer