La Tentation de saint Antoine

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, 1506

This is a drawing featuring a mix of creatures and a landscape. The upper portion shows mythical beings and creatures with unique features engaged in interactions, conveying movement and turmoil. The lower portion depicts a detailed landscape with a town, hills, and a river, offering a serene backdrop. The style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer's work known for blending fantastical elements with detailed realism.
Artiste
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Datation
1506
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure sur bois
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to image): 40,3 × 27,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing featuring a mix of creatures and a landscape. The upper portion shows mythical beings and creatures with unique features engaged in interactions, conveying movement and turmoil. The lower portion depicts a detailed landscape with a town, hills, and a river, offering a serene backdrop. The style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer's work known for blending fantastical elements with detailed realism.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere