The Great Column (bottom block) 1517

"The Great Column (bottom block)" is a 1517 woodcut by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It depicts two winged putti, or cherubic figures, struggling to support a large, round column. This intricate engraving is notable for its detailed anatomical renderings of the putti's bodies and the realistic depiction of their straining muscles. This work showcases Dürer's mastery of the woodcut medium and his interest in human anatomy and classical motifs. "The Great Column" is part of a larger series of woodcuts that likely served as decorative elements for an architectural project.