Ercole sconfigge Caco («Ercules»)

Albrecht Dürer, circa 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.
Artista
Albrecht Dürer
Datazione
circa 1496
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Xilografia su carta vergata
Dimensioni
sheet (trimmed to block): 39,2 × 28,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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