The Rape of Ganymede

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, c. 1545

The artwork is a vertically oriented drawing using ink and wash techniques. It depicts a scene featuring an eagle with expansive wings, positioned in the upper right quadrant. The eagle is gripping a human figure who is placed in the lower left quadrant. The human figure's body is angled diagonally, limbs extended, and depicted with curly hair. The background consists of a swirling pattern of clouds. The color palette is primarily composed of sepia tones, providing a monochromatic effect. The piece is framed by an ornate golden border.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Date
c. 1545
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor over traces of black chalk, heightened with white on laid paper washed light brown; laid down
Dimensions
38.9 × 28.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a vertically oriented drawing using ink and wash techniques. It depicts a scene featuring an eagle with expansive wings, positioned in the upper right quadrant. The eagle is gripping a human figure who is placed in the lower left quadrant. The human figure's body is angled diagonally, limbs extended, and depicted with curly hair. The background consists of a swirling pattern of clouds. The color palette is primarily composed of sepia tones, providing a monochromatic effect. The piece is framed by an ornate golden border.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568