1496
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Apocalypse: The Adoration of the Lamb—The Hymn of the Chosen is a 1496 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print is packed with tiny figures. In the center, a lamb stands on a rock, surrounded by a crowd of people in robes. Above them, a bright circle shows a rider on a horse. The scene looks busy but orderly, with lots of lines and shading to create depth. Notice how the artist used light and shadow to make the figures stand out. The print feels like a crowded but peaceful gathering, with everyone focused on the lamb. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works in other art.
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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