The Centaur Family

Albrecht Dürer, 1505

The artwork features intricate lines and curves creating a depiction of a centaur family. The figures are composed of flowing, swirling lines. The centaurs have human upper bodies and horse lower bodies and are in a relaxed pose. The lines form limbs and torsos blending with tails and hooves. The use of shading and cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the composition.
Művész
Albrecht Dürer
Datálás
1505
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Méretek
11 × 7,3 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The artwork features intricate lines and curves creating a depiction of a centaur family. The figures are composed of flowing, swirling lines. The centaurs have human upper bodies and horse lower bodies and are in a relaxed pose. The lines form limbs and torsos blending with tails and hooves. The use of shading and cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the composition.

Albrecht Dürer