Némésis (La Grande Fortune)

Albrecht Dürer, vers 1501/1502

This is a drawing of a winged figure standing on a sphere above a landscape. The figure appears to be a nude, female-like form with large wings and a flowing ribbon-like cloth draped around her body. She holds a cup or chalice in one hand and stands atop a smooth orb, balancing above a detailed scene below. The landscape beneath her is meticulously detailed, depicting a medieval town with a river winding through it, nestled among rolling hills and rocky cliffs. Each building and tree is rendered with intricate lines, showcasing an expansive view that gives a sense of depth and perspective.
Artiste
Albrecht Dürer
Datation
vers 1501/1502
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure au burin sur papier vergé
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 33,4 × 23 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a winged figure standing on a sphere above a landscape. The figure appears to be a nude, female-like form with large wings and a flowing ribbon-like cloth draped around her body. She holds a cup or chalice in one hand and stands atop a smooth orb, balancing above a detailed scene below. The landscape beneath her is meticulously detailed, depicting a medieval town with a river winding through it, nestled among rolling hills and rocky cliffs. Each building and tree is rendered with intricate lines, showcasing an expansive view that gives a sense of depth and perspective.

Albrecht Dürer