The Statue of Opportunity, a Passer-by, and Remorse [fol. 8r]

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, c. 1512/1515

This is a drawing of a mythical scene featuring figures and structures. The image shows a figure standing on a winged platform on top of a mechanical wheel, holding symbolic items like a crescent moon and an armillary sphere. The wheel is mounted on a spire-like column, and below, another figure in traditional attire gestures upwards. To the right, a tower with a person peeking through an arched window is depicted. Latin text encircles the scene. The drawing style is similar to early manuscript illustrations with detailed line work.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Date
c. 1512/1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
16.3 × 10.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a mythical scene featuring figures and structures. The image shows a figure standing on a winged platform on top of a mechanical wheel, holding symbolic items like a crescent moon and an armillary sphere. The wheel is mounted on a spire-like column, and below, another figure in traditional attire gestures upwards. To the right, a tower with a person peeking through an arched window is depicted. Latin text encircles the scene. The drawing style is similar to early manuscript illustrations with detailed line work.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700