Theuerdarnk Endangered by an Avalanche, from [Theuerdank] Die geuerlicheiten vnd einsteils der geschichten des loblichen streytparen vnd hochberümbten helds vnd Ritters herr Tewrdannckhs 1517

This woodcut by Hans Burgkmair, created in 1517, is one of a series of illustrations for the epic poem *Theuerdank*, which tells the story of the hero Theuerdank and his quest for love. *Theuerdarnk Endangered by an Avalanche*, depicts the hero on horseback, his horse struggling to keep its footing on a treacherous mountain path as a huge rock tumbles down from the cliffs above. The scene is a testament to Burgkmair's talent for depicting dramatic action and creating a sense of immediacy. This woodcut is an example of the German Renaissance's artistic output.