Hercules at the Crossroad
ca. 1498
Medium
Engraving, second state of two
Dimensions
sheet: 12 11/16 x 8 7/8 in. (32.3 x 22.5 cm) plate line shows only at top and left
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Fletcher Fund, 1919
Accession Number
19.73.83
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About this artwork
This engraving, second state of two work by Albrecht Dürer, titled 'Hercules at the Crossroad' and created ca. 1498, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Albrecht Dürer's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of Drawings and Prints artworks in museum collections. The piece reflects the cultural and artistic values of its era, serving as a document of hi...
About the Artist
Albrecht Dürer · 1471–1528
Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) stands as the preeminent figure of the Northern Renaissance and arguably the most influential artist in the history of printmaking. Born in Nuremberg on May 21, 1471, and dying in the same city on April 6, 1528, Dürer revolutionized the status of the artist in Northern Europe, transforming printmaking from a commercial craft into an independent fine art and establishing ...