1520
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Centaur with a Vase is a 1520 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a centaur holding a large vase. The centaur has the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse. He is depicted in a dynamic pose, with his arms raised and his body twisted. The vase he holds is large and ornate, with intricate designs and patterns. The centaur is set against a simple background, which is not fully visible in the image. The overall mood of the image is one of energy and movement, as if the centaur is about to spring into action. The use of engraving and cross-hatching techniques adds depth and texture to the image, giving it a sense of realism and detail. To learn more about this technique, look up engraving.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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