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.
Mākslinieks
Albrecht Dürer
Datējums
1505
Veids
Drawing
Tehnika
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Izmēri
11 × 7.3 cm
Kolekcija
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Publiskais īpašums, CC0

Attēla apraksts

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