Who painted An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne?

An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1495.

Where can I see An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne?

An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne?

An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne

Albrecht Dürer , 1495

An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne is an ink drawing by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1495 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

An Eastern Ruler Seated on His Throne is a drawing created by Albrecht Dürer around 1495, rendered in pen and black ink on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays a sultan seated on a throne, adorned in opulent attire indicative of high status and power.

Technique & Style

Dürer's meticulous rendering of the ruler's elaborate clothing and the throne's details showcases the artist's technical proficiency and attention to detail.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1495, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

This work reflects Dürer's interest in Eastern subjects, a fascination common among European artists during the Renaissance.

Legacy

The drawing exemplifies Dürer's influence on the development of European drawing techniques and his contribution to the Renaissance's orientalistic themes.