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Albrecht Dürer, Saint Michael Fighting the Dragon, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.12

Saint Michael Fighting the Dragon

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.12

Created with black lines printed on cream-white paper, a dense crowd of men and women gathers to our left facing a woman riding a dragon-like creature with seven heads to our right, while angels fly overhead in this vertical woodcut. To our right, the woman rides the creature side-saddle, with both legs facing us, but she turns her torso to face the crowd to our left. She holds up a tall, ornate, lidded chalice with her right hand, farther from us, and her other hand rests in her lap. The woman has delicate features, seen almost in profile, and ringlets frame her face. The rest of her hair is pulled up under a jeweled crown, and she wears a pearl necklace. Her bodice is belted at the waist before falling past her feet. Her sleeves are off the shoulder and come to her elbows, and ornaments there could be jewels and more pearls. The creature she rides has talons for the front and back legs, with a plume of feathers and a tapering, snake-like tail at the back. Wings at the beast’s shoulders might be folded under the woman. Each of the seven faces of the creature has a long, serpentine neck with the head of a different animal with horns added, including a goat, bird, camel, and other imaginary animals. To our left, the group is made up of six men and one woman, with the tops of about a dozen hats indicating a crowd beyond. One man stands with his back to us, wearing a turban, a long, fur-lined cloak, and chains and jewels around his neck. Facing us, another man is cleanshaven with a double chin, and he wears a hat cocked to one side. Others wear a long floppy cap, a feathered cap, or monk’s robes. Densely packed slivers of faces and hats are jumbled together beyond, and the spiked blade of a halberd rises above the crowd. The group and creature seem to stand near the edge of a body of water, with plants and rocks scattered around their feet. The water stretches into the distance beyond the creature to a town being consumed by flames, to our right. Two masted ships and a rowboat float in the water near the shoreline, which leads back to distant mountains. Two winged angels with flowing, curly hair appear within coiling, twisting clouds in the sky above. One gestures toward the scene below with arms spread wide and the other holds a disk-like millstone. Also in the sky, to our left and smaller in scale, an armored man riding a horse raises a sword high overhead. Dozens of faces create a second crowd disappearing into the cloud banks beyond the rider. The artist signed the work with a D tucked into the legs of an A at the lower center.
Albrecht Dürer, The Whore of Babylon, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.15

The Whore of Babylon

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.15

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The Apocalypse of Saint John

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · complete set of 16 woodcuts on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.1-16

This is a drawing of a biblical scene with figures and a celestial setting. The scene has a central high point with divine figures surrounded by angels, each holding trumpets. The composition includes celestial beings, depictions of natural calamities, and mythical creatures. The top part of the image shows divine or heavenly presences, with radiant beams and clouds. The bottom part depicts a scene of judgment or apocalypse, with a tumultuous sea, structures, and figures engaged in dramatic actions amidst symbolic disasters. The drawing's details and elements create a complex and visually arresting narrative.
Albrecht Dürer, The Seven Angels with the Trumpets, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.8

The Seven Angels with the Trumpets

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.8

Albrecht Dürer, The Four Avenging Angels, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.9

The Four Avenging Angels

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.9

This is a drawing of a scene with various figures surrounding a character in a cauldron. The black and white line drawing shows multiple figures in detailed clothing gathered around the central character seated in the cauldron being heated by wood. The characters are dressed in period attire with different expressions, creating a sense of drama and tension. The background includes intricate architectural details, resembling a medieval cityscape. The drawing showcases technical skill in rendering fabric folds, facial expressions, and architectural details, with a style reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art.
Albrecht Dürer, The Martyrdom of Saint John, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.2

The Martyrdom of Saint John

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.2

Albrecht Dürer, The Four Horsemen, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.5

The Four Horsemen

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.5

This is a drawing of a medieval scene featuring angels, a demon-like creature, and an elaborate city in the background. Two winged figures are working together to subdue a dragon-like beast. The angels are wearing long robes, with one holding keys. The creature has scaled legs and a fierce expression. The background shows a detailed cityscape with towers and walls among mountains. A barren tree and small houses complete the scene.
Albrecht Dürer, The Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.16

The Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.16

This is an image of an ornate calligraphic title. The drawing features text that reads "Apocalipsis cum Figuris" in a gothic and elaborate calligraphic style. The letters are adorned with intricate flourishes and decorative elements. The background is a plain, slightly textured, off-white paper that serves as a backdrop to the detailed black ink calligraphy. The overall presentation appears historical and possibly influenced by medieval manuscript titles, emphasizing the decorative nature of early book typography.
Albrecht Dürer, Title Page, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.1

Title Page

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.1

This is a drawing of an apocalyptic vision. The image features intricate and detailed line work depicting a scene with celestial and monstrous elements. In the upper section, there is a figure seated on clouds, adorned with a crown and surrounded by rays, accompanied by ethereal winged beings. Alongside them, a figure seems suspended at the edge of the frame. Below, ominous clouds release rain and a multi-headed beast with seven crowned heads and a lion-like body occupies the lower space, while various figures in robes gather. The line work creates contrasts and a sense of depth within the fantastical scene.
Albrecht Dürer, The Beast with Two Horns LIke a Lamb, 1498, woodcut on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald), 2008.109.13

The Beast with Two Horns LIke a Lamb

Albrecht Dürer · 1498 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.109.13