The Rhinoceros 1515

Albrecht Dürer’s *The Rhinoceros*, a 1515 woodcut, is a detailed and historically significant depiction of the animal. While the artist never saw a rhinoceros in person, the artwork is thought to be based on sketches and descriptions of a rhinoceros that arrived in Lisbon, Portugal in 1515. The woodcut is a remarkable testament to the artistic skill of Dürer, who used meticulous detail to capture the animal’s powerful form, thick skin, and imposing horn. *The Rhinoceros* is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.