L’Ange tenant la clé de l’abîme

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

This is a drawing of a medieval scene featuring angels, a demon-like creature, and an elaborate city in the background. Two winged figures are working together to subdue a dragon-like beast. The angels are wearing long robes, with one holding keys. The creature has scaled legs and a fierce expression. The background shows a detailed cityscape with towers and walls among mountains. A barren tree and small houses complete the scene.
Artiste
Albrecht Dürer
Datation
1498
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure sur bois sur papier vergé
Dimensions
39,3 × 28,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a medieval scene featuring angels, a demon-like creature, and an elaborate city in the background. Two winged figures are working together to subdue a dragon-like beast. The angels are wearing long robes, with one holding keys. The creature has scaled legs and a fierce expression. The background shows a detailed cityscape with towers and walls among mountains. A barren tree and small houses complete the scene.

Albrecht Dürer