I quattro angeli che trattengono i venti

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

This is a drawing portraying angels in a landscape. It shows angelic figures beneath a fruit tree, with mountains in the background and a crowd of people. An angel in the sky holds a cross, while others on the ground hold swords and banners. The style features detailed lines and textures representing the clothing and wings of the angels. The background includes clouds and a hill, suggesting a religious or mythological setting. The artwork is inscribed with letters that may indicate it was created by Albrecht Dürer.
Artista
Albrecht Dürer
Datazione
1498
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Xilografia su carta vergata
Dimensioni
39,2 × 28,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing portraying angels in a landscape. It shows angelic figures beneath a fruit tree, with mountains in the background and a crowd of people. An angel in the sky holds a cross, while others on the ground hold swords and banners. The style features detailed lines and textures representing the clothing and wings of the angels. The background includes clouds and a hill, suggesting a religious or mythological setting. The artwork is inscribed with letters that may indicate it was created by Albrecht Dürer.

Albrecht Dürer