Albrecht Dürer’s Knight, Death, and the Devil is one of the most iconic engravings of the Northern Renaissance—a masterwork of technical precision and symbolic depth. Created in 1513, this image depicts an armored knight riding steadfastly through a dark and tangled landscape, accompanied by his loyal dog. He moves forward undeterred as two ominous figures flank his path: a skeletal Death holding an hourglass, and a horned creature often interpreted as the Devil.
Dürer’s minute linework transforms every element—armor, fur, bark, bone—into a marvel of texture and detail. Yet the engraving’s power lies beyond its craftsmanship. The knight’s calm, forward gaze suggests spiritual resolve: a rider moving through the trials and temptations of life with unshaken courage. It’s a rich blend of Renaissance humanism, Christian symbolism, and the artist’s unmatched engraving technique.
This high-quality reproduction preserves the crisp intricacy of Dürer’s original print, making it a striking addition for anyone who appreciates classical art, mythology, or the darker, more contemplative side of Renaissance imagery.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 12x16 inches - Great for desks, shelves, bedrooms, or offices
✔️ 18x24 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 24x36 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
- Paper weight: 189 g/m2
- For indoor use only
- Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
- Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16"
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
- Printed and shipped from the U.S.
- Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
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