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Death and the Lansquenet

Albrecht Dürer

1510

ink

paper

From the collection of Staatsgalerie Stuttgart

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Death and the Lansquenet is a 1510 ink by Albrecht Dürer, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Staatsgalerie Stuttgart.

Who painted this?: Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?: 1510 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Staatsgalerie Stuttgart

About this work

This woodcut print features two figures standing side by side. On the left, a skeleton with long hair and a cloak grasps a staff in its right hand, while its left hand holds a lantern. To the right, a man dressed in a feathered hat and armor stands with a spear in his right hand. The background is minimal, with a faint outline of a building behind the figures. The skeleton's presence suggests a theme of mortality, while the armored man may represent a soldier or warrior. The contrast between the two figures creates a sense of tension and highlights the transience of life. For more information on this artist's work, explore the art of Dürer, Albrecht.