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The Third Knot (with a black circle on a white medallion)

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular design made of swirling lines and symmetrical lattices radiating from a central point. The pattern features interwoven loops and knots resembling flower petals, enclosed within a frame with leaf and vine embellishments. The composition resembles a mandala, drawing connections to floral arrangements and Celtic knots.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1506/1507
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3399 × 4357 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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