Knight, Death, and the Devil 1513

Albrecht Dürer's "Knight, Death, and the Devil" (1513) is a powerful engraving that explores themes of mortality and the human condition. A knight, clad in full armor, rides a horse through a rugged landscape, symbolizing courage and determination. Death, depicted as a skeletal figure with an hourglass, and the Devil, with horns and a goat-like visage, approach the knight, representing the inevitability of death and temptation. The scene's starkness and symbolism make it a timeless masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art, capturing the anxieties and aspirations of the era.