The Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit 1498

"The Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit" is a woodcut created in 1498 by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It depicts the story of an angel, chained to a demon, with a key to the bottomless pit. The angel is depicted with a sword and a key, while the demon is chained and bound. The scene is set in a landscape with a city in the background and an angel looking on. The woodcut, a popular medium in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, is known for its detailed and realistic depiction of the figures and setting. This work exemplifies Dürer's mastery of detail and his ability to convey both the beauty and the terror of the divine.