Who created "The Great Courier (copy)"?

The Great Courier (copy) was created by Alois Petrak|Albrecht Dürer in 19th century.

When was "The Great Courier (copy)" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "The Great Courier (copy)"?

The Great Courier (copy) is Engraving.

Is "The Great Courier (copy)" in the public domain?

Yes, The Great Courier (copy) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Great Courier (copy)

Alois Petrak|Albrecht Dürer

19th century

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Plate: 3 15/16 × 4 5/16 in. (10 × 11 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Fletcher Fund, 1919

Accession Number

19.73.93

Tags

HorsesMen

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Great Courier (copy)*, a 19th-century engraving by Alois Petrak after the Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer. This intimate print, measuring just under 4 by 4½ inches, captures the dynamic energy of a mounted messenger—likely a courier charging forward with horse and rider in vivid motion. Displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings Prints department (acquired via the Fletcher Fund in 1919), it evokes the thrill of travel and urgency in an era before modern transport. Dürer, a pivotal figure in Northern Renaissance art (active around 1471–1528), revolutionized engraving,...

About the Artist

Alois Petrak|Albrecht Dürer (Czech|German) · 1811 |1471 –1888 |1528

Czech, 1811–1888|German, Nuremberg 1471–1528 Nuremberg

The Great Courier (copy)

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