1497
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Beast with Seven Heads and the Beast with Lamb's Horns is a 1497 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In this painting, a central figure with seven heads and ten horns is surrounded by smaller creatures. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds and a dark, ominous sky. The figures are depicted in various poses, with some appearing to be in motion. A closer look reveals intricate details in the rendering of the figures and the clouds. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth to the image. This painting is a work by Albrecht Dürer, a prominent figure in the Renaissance movement.
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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