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Albrecht Dürer — The Sea Monster (B. 71; M., Holl. 66)
Albrecht Dürer

The Sea Monster (B. 71; M., Holl. 66)

An engraving by Albrecht Dürer depicting a fantastical sea monster, showcasing the artist's imaginative and technical prowess. This work combines mythological and naturalistic elements characteristic of Northern Renaissance art.

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Old Master Prints

June 30, 2021

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 5

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Albrecht Dürer, The Sea Monster (B. 71; M., Holl. 66)

An engraving by Albrecht Dürer depicting a fantastical sea monster, showcasing the artist's imaginative and technical prowess. This work combines mythological and naturalistic elements characteristic of Northern Renaissance art.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Fantasy, Albrecht Dürer, 16th Century, Sea Monster, German, Engraving, Mythological, Northern Renaissance, 15th Century

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Art Institute of Chicago