The Adoration of the Lamb

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.
Művész
Albrecht Dürer
Datálás
1498
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
woodcut on laid paper
Méretek
39,5 × 28,5 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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