Artwork
Five Soldiers and a Turk on Horseback
Five Soldiers and a Turk on Horseback is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1496 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Five Soldiers and a Turk on Horseback is an engraving on laid paper by Albrecht Dürer, dated to 1496. The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts six figures: five armored soldiers holding spears and a turbaned horseman with a bow. The soldiers appear tense, while the background is filled with trees and plants, though the figures remain the primary focus.
Technique & Style
Dürer achieved the image's detail and shading through fine lines, a hallmark of engraving. The process involves carving a design into a metal plate, which is then pressed onto paper to create the print.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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