Original copper plate engraving with Dürer's monogram, lower center. A strong impression trimmed to the platemark, with an expertly restored area from the center left edge to the knees of St. Eustace and a restored upper left corner. Framed with museum quality conservation materials.

Sheet size: 14" x 10 1/2"; Framed: 27 3/8" x 23 1/4"
Catalogue reference: Meder 60 g-k; B. 57

The legend of St. Eustace narrated in Legenda Aurea is illustrated here in Dürer's engraving. The scene depicts the Roman officer Placidus, shown here on his knees in reverence to the vision of a stag with a crucifix in his antlers and who spoke with the voice of Christ. Upon beholding such a vision the Roman officer converted to Christianity and took the name Eustace.

The five greyhounds and horse, all shown in various positions in the foreground, highlight Dürer's abilities to execute proper proportion and the correct physical anatomy of men and animals alike.