The Mouth of Truth

Early Engravers, c. 1512

This is a drawing of a group of people in historical attire gathered around an animal. The illustration has intricate linework showing an assembly of figures with one person kneeling towards a large creature. The surrounding figures have varied poses, some gesturing while others seem contemplative. The background features stylized mountains. The scene appears to be set in a historical or narrative context rich in detail, depicting a moment possibly relating to ceremony or significance.
Artist
Early Engravers
Date
c. 1512
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
39.5 × 29.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of people in historical attire gathered around an animal. The illustration has intricate linework showing an assembly of figures with one person kneeling towards a large creature. The surrounding figures have varied poses, some gesturing while others seem contemplative. The background features stylized mountains. The scene appears to be set in a historical or narrative context rich in detail, depicting a moment possibly relating to ceremony or significance.

Early Engravers