Design for the Fugger Chapel in Augsburg Samson fighting the Philistines by Albrecht Durer

Design for the Fugger Chapel in Augsburg Samson fighting the Philistines 1510

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amateur sketch

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pencil sketch

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incomplete sketchy

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text

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sketchwork

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hand drawn

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detailed observational sketch

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sketch

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pen-ink sketch

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rough sketch

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line

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scratch sketch

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initial sketch

Albrecht Dürer's "Design for the Fugger Chapel in Augsburg Samson fighting the Philistines" (1510) is a preparatory drawing for a fresco in the Fugger Chapel in Augsburg, Germany. Dürer, known for his detailed and precise style, depicts the biblical story of Samson defeating the Philistines. The drawing, executed in pen and ink on paper, is a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art. Dürer's masterful use of line and shadow creates a dynamic composition that highlights the power and strength of Samson, while the intricate details of the soldiers' armor and the city in the background exemplify his meticulous attention to detail.

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