Artwork
The Second Knot (with an oblong tablet)
The Second Knot (with an oblong tablet) is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Second Knot (with an oblong tablet) is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer around 1506.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a complex, intricate design centered around a black circle filled with repeating patterns, including flower-like shapes and looping lines, with a small blank rectangle at its center.
Technique & Style
The design is characterized by a continuous line that wraps around the composition, framed by a border of swirly leaves and vines, showcasing Dürer's skill with the woodcut medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
