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Melencolia I
- year
- 1514
- medium
- engraving on laid paper
- dimensions
- sheet (trimmed to image): 23.7 × 18.6 cm
Albrecht Dürer · Melencolia I (1514).
A winged figure sits among instruments, geometric forms, and tools, resting her head on one hand. This densely detailed engraving brings together symbols associated with thought, measurement, and creative labor.
Historical archive · Curated by New Renaissance. Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington. Rosenwald Collection. Accession 1943.3.3523. Image: CC0 / public domain. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington. Museum collection; not offered for sale. Source: https://www.nga.gov/artworks/6641-melencolia-i
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