Purgatory
The image titled "Purgatory" by Albrecht Dürer depicts a scene with a winged figure above a group of people. The winged figure is positioned at the top, with green wings featuring a black tip and wearing a pink garment. The figure has long blonde hair and appears to be looking down. Below the winged figure, there is a group of people, mostly nude, with some having their hands on their faces or heads. The people are surrounded by red flames. The background of the image features blue horizontal lines, resembling a sky or water, behind the winged figure. The image has a red border around it, and the overall background is off-white.
Artwork Details
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- 690 × 893 px
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