Most people will look at it and think “That’s excellent” without ever reflecting on the fact that Dürer carved out every single line and ridge and dot on that image **in copper**. The amount of work that went into creating this piece of art is breathtaking.
its always worth mentioning how much Dürer meant to engraving but also what engraving meant to the world in terms of art accessibility. sure if you had means you could travel and see the world and experience art in person, but what % of the population could say that in the 1500s?
Most people will look at it and think “That’s excellent” without ever reflecting on the fact that Dürer carved out every single line and ridge and dot on that image **in copper**. The amount of work that went into creating this piece of art is breathtaking.
Has to be hands down one of the best artists perhaps ever. Great and timeless style used to create images that hold tons of meaning.
It looks like there might be a mistake near the central horse’s right rear hoof. So interesting to see that little insight into the process
its always worth mentioning how much Dürer meant to engraving but also what engraving meant to the world in terms of art accessibility. sure if you had means you could travel and see the world and experience art in person, but what % of the population could say that in the 1500s?
Is the Devil the Muppetish looking dude on the right? That’s got to be one of the most fun looking representations of Satan I’ve ever come across.
I love him. Plus,he was oddly handsome.
Took me a little bit to spot the devil. Sneaky Devil
I do love me some Dürer, also Bosch
My university has a Dürer collection that I just saw on Friday!
This is fucking cool. What’s 1513? The year of a plague or some shit?
“Channeling the quintessence of Satan”
It’s incredible. Very nice.
Talent