The Rape of Ganymede
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, hacia 1545
- Artista
- Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
- Fecha
- hacia 1545
- Tipo
- Dibujo
- Técnica
- 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
- Medidas
- 38,9 × 28,9 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
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.