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Saint Eustace

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a hunter, his horse, and several dogs in a forest landscape. The image shows an outdoor scene where a hunter kneels in front of a horse surrounded by dogs. In the background, there is a dense forest with tall trees, some with leaves and some bare. Nearby, a deer with large antlers stands amidst the trees, gazing towards the foreground. In the distance, a castle is perched atop a rocky hill enveloped by trees. The artwork features intricate lines and detailed textures common in works from the Renaissance period.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500/1501
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3499 × 4747 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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