The Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration featuring angels and a demonic creature in a detailed medieval cityscape. The angels have large wings and flowing robes, while the demonic creature has horns and scales. In the background, there is a city surrounded by hills and mountains. Two angels in the sky observe the scene, and the city includes towers, bridges, gates, and a winding river. The drawing is done in a dense line style reminiscent of woodcuts.