The Daughters of the Po with River Gods

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, 1591

This is a drawing of mythological figures in a celestial setting. The figures are gathered in a scene surrounded by clouds and dreamlike scenery. Some figures are adorned with drapery or cloth, while others have wings. The backdrop includes swirling shapes and ethereal forms, suggesting a mystical or otherworldly domain. The detailed rendering and fluid composition evoke movement and emotion, characteristic of myth-inspired artworks.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Date
1591
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash and watercolor, heightened with white, red, and green gouache and indented for transfer on laid paper
Dimensions
61.5 × 62.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of mythological figures in a celestial setting. The figures are gathered in a scene surrounded by clouds and dreamlike scenery. Some figures are adorned with drapery or cloth, while others have wings. The backdrop includes swirling shapes and ethereal forms, suggesting a mystical or otherworldly domain. The detailed rendering and fluid composition evoke movement and emotion, characteristic of myth-inspired artworks.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750