Artist:Albrecht Durer
Artwork: The Witch
Description: The Witch is a drawing by the German artistAlbrecht Durer. It was created in 1497 and is now in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. The drawing is a satirical and humorous depiction of a witch riding a goat. The witch is shown as a hideous old woman with a long nose and a pointed chin. She is wearing a tattered dress and a hat. The goat is shown as a bestial creature with a long tongue and sharp horns. The witch is holding a broom in her left hand and a ladle in her right hand. The broom is a symbol of witchcraft, and the ladle is a symbol of cooking. The drawing is a fine example of Durer’s skill as a draftsman. The lines areLiu Chang , and the shading is subtle. The drawing is also a testament to Durer’s sense of humor.
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