Les Sept Anges aux trompettes

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

This is a drawing of a biblical scene with figures and a celestial setting. The scene has a central high point with divine figures surrounded by angels, each holding trumpets. The composition includes celestial beings, depictions of natural calamities, and mythical creatures. The top part of the image shows divine or heavenly presences, with radiant beams and clouds. The bottom part depicts a scene of judgment or apocalypse, with a tumultuous sea, structures, and figures engaged in dramatic actions amidst symbolic disasters. The drawing's details and elements create a complex and visually arresting narrative.
Artiste
Albrecht Dürer
Datation
1498
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure sur bois sur papier vergé
Dimensions
39,1 × 28,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a biblical scene with figures and a celestial setting. The scene has a central high point with divine figures surrounded by angels, each holding trumpets. The composition includes celestial beings, depictions of natural calamities, and mythical creatures. The top part of the image shows divine or heavenly presences, with radiant beams and clouds. The bottom part depicts a scene of judgment or apocalypse, with a tumultuous sea, structures, and figures engaged in dramatic actions amidst symbolic disasters. The drawing's details and elements create a complex and visually arresting narrative.

Albrecht Dürer