Door Knocker with Zeus Vanguishing Giants

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, finales del siglo XVII o principios del siglo XVIII

This is a drawing featuring a central figure with wings and a lion head, perched above three reclining human figures amidst decorative motifs. The central figure has eagle wings and a lion-like visage, sitting regally atop the decorative elements. The three figures below are depicted in dynamic positions. The drawing is set against a plain background with handwritten words at the top.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Fecha
finales del siglo XVII o principios del siglo XVIII
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache
Medidas
16,5 × 12,2 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing featuring a central figure with wings and a lion head, perched above three reclining human figures amidst decorative motifs. The central figure has eagle wings and a lion-like visage, sitting regally atop the decorative elements. The three figures below are depicted in dynamic positions. The drawing is set against a plain background with handwritten words at the top.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747