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Lot 308

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The Dream of the Doctor.

DÜRER, Albrecht

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Lot description

1498

Engraving, 18,6 x 11,8 cm, laid paper, monogrammed at lower edge (trimmed to border or fractionally into the subject, sm. restaurations on verso, sl. toned).

Good impression.

Later copy of Dürer's most enigmatic engravings. Pictured is a slothful, self-indulgent individual who sleeps in front of his heated fireplace, comfortably resting his head against a soft pillow. According to medieval codes of conduct such behaviour encouraged temptation, which is represented by a demon who "blows" sinful thoughts into the sleeper's ear. Probably the dream itself is represented by the nude Venus, voluptuous and inviting. She is accompanied by a playful Eros.
Ref. Meder 70. - Hollstein VIII:70. - Bartsch 76.
Prov. Coll. stamp on verso.

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Lot 308

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