Sujet
Coat of Arms with a Skull, 1503. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528).
Légende
Coat of Arms with a Skull, 1503. In this creative and technically stunning engraving, Dürer once again confronts the theme of lovers and Death. In this instance, Death?s abstract presence is conjured on a shield that only the viewer can see while his bodily presence takes the form of the wildman, a traditional medieval figure of virility, lust, and aggression. He supports a fantastical coat of arms while simultaneously playing the part of lover to an unsuspecting maiden who wears fashionable clothing meant for a celebration. Dürer?s allusion to high society combined with the young woman?s illicit expectation of love presents an allegory for the dangers of vanity and lust, both of which have a mortal price.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F76_021
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
53,0Mo (5,7Mo) / 31,0cm x 42,8cm / 3666 x 5050 (300dpi)