The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Albrecht Dürer)

Albrecht Dürer’s "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is a detailed engraving depicting biblical figures symbolizing various forms of destruction: Conquest or Pestilence (white horse), War (red horse), Famine (black horse), and Death (pale horse). Each horseman represents different threats that can afflict humanity during times of chaos, often interpreted as warnings of divine judgment. Dürer’s artwork vividly captures their intense, dynamic movements, emphasizing the destructive forces threatening the world. It serves as a powerful visual meditation on mortality and the tumult of apocalyptic events from Christian prophecy.