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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Christoph Murer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a winged creature engaging in a struggle with a figure in flowing robes. The scene is set against a dynamic landscape with swirling clouds overhead and a cityscape in the background. Other figures are also present in the drawing. The line work and shading are detailed and intricate.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1630
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
4444 × 3212 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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