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Landscape with the Cannon, by Albrecht Dürer, 1518

Landscape with the Cannon

Albrecht Dürer

1518

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with the Cannon is a 1518 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?
1518 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting, titled "Landscape with the Cannon," depicts a serene landscape with a group of men standing in the foreground. The men are dressed in traditional clothing, and one of them is holding a large cannon. In the background, there are rolling hills and trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The men are shown in various poses, adding a sense of movement and energy to the scene. The painting is a great example of Renaissance art, and it's interesting to compare it to other works by Albrecht Dürer, the artist who created it.

About the artist

Portrait of Albrecht Dürer
Artist

Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.

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