The Flaying of Marsyas

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, 1526/1530

This is a drawing featuring two figures interacting with an animal pelt. The artwork shows two muscular figures, minimally dressed, engaging with the pelt. One figure is facing the pelt and holding it, while the other figure stands behind, observing. The drawing is detailed, emphasizing the figures' movement and the pelt's hanging structure. The traditional style showcases precise anatomy and shading, creating depth. A tree trunk or pillar supports the pelt in the composition.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Date
1526/1530
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown and black ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache, on brown prepared laid paper
Dimensions
16.5 × 14.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing featuring two figures interacting with an animal pelt. The artwork shows two muscular figures, minimally dressed, engaging with the pelt. One figure is facing the pelt and holding it, while the other figure stands behind, observing. The drawing is detailed, emphasizing the figures' movement and the pelt's hanging structure. The traditional style showcases precise anatomy and shading, creating depth. A tree trunk or pillar supports the pelt in the composition.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568