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Joachim and the Angel

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a winged figure and a man interacting in a forest setting. The angel is suspended in mid-air, wearing a long flowing garment. The man is in a full-body pose, reaching out towards the angel. A secondary figure is also present. In the background, there are sheep grazed under the watch of shepherds, and a distant body of water with small boats. The setting has tall trees and detailed textures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1504
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3397 × 4813 px
Public Domain
Yes
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