Tantalus

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, 1535/1540

The artwork is a circular, framed illustration with a wooden border. It depicts a scene featuring a central figure partially submerged in water. The figure's head and arms are visible above the surface, reaching upward. Above him, branches laden with fruit extend across the top of the image. A scroll with the name "Tantalus" weaves through the branches. The background features a light blue sky. The color palette includes earthy tones with gold accents.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Date
1535/1540
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolors, heightened in gold, on laid paper
Dimensions
overall (diameter roundel): 5.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a circular, framed illustration with a wooden border. It depicts a scene featuring a central figure partially submerged in water. The figure's head and arms are visible above the surface, reaching upward. Above him, branches laden with fruit extend across the top of the image. A scroll with the name "Tantalus" weaves through the branches. The background features a light blue sky. The color palette includes earthy tones with gold accents.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563