High Resolution Albrecht Dürer The Four Horsemen 1497 Tapestry

Albrecht Dürer’s woodcut, “The Four Horsemen,” from 1497, is a striking masterpiece of fine art that captures the essence of the biblical apocalypse. This high-resolution engraving depicts the harrowing story from the Old Testament, where four horsemen represent death, famine, war, and conquest. Dürer’s work is part of his larger series, “Die Apokalypse,” which illustrates the dramatic and divine visions described in the Book of Revelation. In this black and white woodwork the horsemen are shown in vigorous motion their steeds galloping forward with an unstoppable force. The first horseman symbolizes conquest; the second represents war; the third signifies famine; the fourth embodies death. Each figure is rendered with meticulous detail.