Old Albrecht did some pretty amazing animal portraits; one of a hare, and a beetle. This one isn't as realistic (had he ever seen one?), but it is still very cool!
i just saw this as i was combing through blogs linked to Mr.Door Tree's blog. love that scan! i once made a t-shirt of it for myself from a scan of a postcard i bought. should the opportunity arise once more, i'll have this one to work from. thanks!
Old Albrecht did some pretty amazing animal portraits; one of a hare, and a beetle. This one isn't as realistic (had he ever seen one?), but it is still very cool!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like maybe he'd seen a head, and the overall proportions aren't far off, but that body armor is pretty amazing.
ReplyDeleteDurer has lasting appeal, 500 years from now people will still enjoy this print!
ReplyDeletei just saw this as i was combing through blogs linked to Mr.Door Tree's blog. love that scan! i once made a t-shirt of it for myself from a scan of a postcard i bought. should the opportunity arise once more, i'll have this one to work from. thanks!
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