Fighting Seekentauren 1494

"Fighting Seekentauren" is a 1494 drawing by renowned German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene where three human figures battle grotesque creatures known as Seekentauren, hybrid beings with human torsos and fish tails. Dürer’s masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the detailed musculature of the figures and the intricate scales of the Seekentauren. This piece, now housed in the Albertina in Vienna, exemplifies Dürer's early interest in fantastical subjects and his meticulous attention to anatomical detail.