Nemesis (The Great Fortune)

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1501/1502

This is a drawing of a winged figure standing on a sphere above a landscape. The figure appears to be a nude, female-like form with large wings and a flowing ribbon-like cloth draped around her body. She holds a cup or chalice in one hand and stands atop a smooth orb, balancing above a detailed scene below. The landscape beneath her is meticulously detailed, depicting a medieval town with a river winding through it, nestled among rolling hills and rocky cliffs. Each building and tree is rendered with intricate lines, showcasing an expansive view that gives a sense of depth and perspective.
Kunstenaar
Albrecht Dürer
Datering
ca. 1501/1502
Soort
Prent
Techniek
engraving on laid paper
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 33,4 × 23 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of a winged figure standing on a sphere above a landscape. The figure appears to be a nude, female-like form with large wings and a flowing ribbon-like cloth draped around her body. She holds a cup or chalice in one hand and stands atop a smooth orb, balancing above a detailed scene below. The landscape beneath her is meticulously detailed, depicting a medieval town with a river winding through it, nestled among rolling hills and rocky cliffs. Each building and tree is rendered with intricate lines, showcasing an expansive view that gives a sense of depth and perspective.

Albrecht Dürer