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Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1501-02 (engraving)
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Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1501-02 (engraving)
877242 Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1501-02 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 33.2x22.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22231312
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Aerial View Bridle Chalice Drapery Fate Floating Fortune Globe Goblet Inevitable Nemesis Retribution Revenge Townscape Vengeance Vengeful Winged Justice Northern Renaissance
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This print showcases Albrecht Dürer's masterpiece, "Nemesis (The Great Fortune)" an engraving created between 1501-02. The artwork measures 33.2x22.9 cm and is housed in the prestigious Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. In this intriguing composition, we are transported into a mythical realm where Nemesis, the Greek goddess of retribution and vengeance, takes center stage. Floating above a picturesque townscape with an aerial view, she exudes power and inevitability as her wings gracefully spread wide. Draped in flowing robes that accentuate her ethereal beauty, Nemesis holds a cup symbolizing fortune while gripping a bridle representing control over fate. A globe rests at her feet signifying her influence over the world's destinies. With eyes filled with determination and justice burning within her soul, Nemesis embodies both the vengeful deity seeking revenge for wrongdoing and the allegorical representation of inevitable consequences. This Northern Renaissance artwork captivates viewers with its intricate details – from the delicate rendering of Nemesis' winged form to the subtle play of light on her nude figure. Dürer masterfully combines classical elements with mythological symbolism to create a timeless piece that continues to resonate today. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of humanity's eternal struggle against our own actions and their repercussions – a reminder that no
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