The Betrayal of Christ

Albrecht Dürer, 1510

This is a battle scene featuring a dense and chaotic array of soldiers and weapons. The detailed drawing depicts numerous figures wearing various armor types and wielding weapons such as spears and swords. They are engaged in intense action against a forest backdrop. Additionally, a large, gnarled tree is visible in the upper right corner, adding a twisted natural element. The composition conveys depth and turmoil through the overlapping figures and dynamic postures. The style is reminiscent of the intricate compositions found in the work of Albrecht Dürer.
Mākslinieks
Albrecht Dürer
Datējums
1510
Veids
Print
Tehnika
woodcut on laid paper
Izmēri
sheet (trimmed to block): 40 × 28.4 cm
Kolekcija
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Publiskais īpašums, CC0

Attēla apraksts

This is a battle scene featuring a dense and chaotic array of soldiers and weapons. The detailed drawing depicts numerous figures wearing various armor types and wielding weapons such as spears and swords. They are engaged in intense action against a forest backdrop. Additionally, a large, gnarled tree is visible in the upper right corner, adding a twisted natural element. The composition conveys depth and turmoil through the overlapping figures and dynamic postures. The style is reminiscent of the intricate compositions found in the work of Albrecht Dürer.

Albrecht Dürer