The Great Column (top block) 1512 - 1522

"The Great Column (top block)" is a woodcut by the German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, dating from 1512 to 1522. This detailed engraving depicts a grotesque figure, likely a satyr, seated atop a classical column. The figure is elaborately ornamented, sporting horns, a beard, and a necklace. Dürer's mastery of detail is evident in the intricate design of the column and the figure's musculature. This work showcases Dürer's fascination with the human form, and the blending of classical and fantastical elements.