L’Adoration de l’Agneau

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

This is a drawing featuring a central lamb surrounded by various figures and symbolic imagery. The lamb stands within a radiant circle in the sky, holding a flag, and is surrounded by beams of light. The figures below are holding palm leaves, and the scene includes other animals, winged creatures, and elements suggestive of a celestial gathering. The drawing is detailed and intricate, with fine line work emphasizing the costumes and expressions of each figure.
Artiste
Albrecht Dürer
Datation
1498
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure sur bois sur papier vergé
Dimensions
39,5 × 28,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing featuring a central lamb surrounded by various figures and symbolic imagery. The lamb stands within a radiant circle in the sky, holding a flag, and is surrounded by beams of light. The figures below are holding palm leaves, and the scene includes other animals, winged creatures, and elements suggestive of a celestial gathering. The drawing is detailed and intricate, with fine line work emphasizing the costumes and expressions of each figure.

Albrecht Dürer