1525
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Suicide of Dido is a 1525 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this engraving, a woman stands on a platform, her long hair flowing behind her. She wears a dress with a cloak draped over her shoulders and holds a sword in her right hand. The background is filled with swirling lines, suggesting wind or movement. The woman's facial expression is one of determination, and her posture conveys a sense of resolve. The sword she holds is pointed towards her chest, implying a tragic or dramatic event. This engraving is an example of Renaissance art, and its use of cross-hatching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture. To learn more about this style and technique, explore the works of Albrecht Dürer, a master of engraving and cross-hatching.
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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