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The Trinity, by Albrecht Dürer, ink, 1511

The Trinity

Albrecht Dürer

1511

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Trinity is a 1511 ink by Albrecht Dürer, a Northern Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?
1511 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It's a detailed work with intricate lines. The artist put a lot of thought into the composition, making sure each part fits together perfectly, which is interesting because it was made over 500 years ago. You can learn more about the artist's method by looking into the technique: woodcut.

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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