Hercule terrassant Cacus (« Ercules »)

Albrecht Dürer, vers 1496

This is a drawing of a scene with several figures. Two central muscular figures are engaging in combat, one with a weapon. The backdrop includes trees and a cityscape. The fine lines and shading create movement and texture, especially in the garments and scenery. The fallen figures' armor and the trees' style add to the scene's tension.
Artiste
Albrecht Dürer
Datation
vers 1496
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure sur bois sur papier vergé
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to block): 39,2 × 28,1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a scene with several figures. Two central muscular figures are engaging in combat, one with a weapon. The backdrop includes trees and a cityscape. The fine lines and shading create movement and texture, especially in the garments and scenery. The fallen figures' armor and the trees' style add to the scene's tension.

Albrecht Dürer