The Story
The Sea Monster by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Sea Monster
Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Portrait
Medium
engraving
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
The Story
The Sea Monster by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.