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

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, hacia 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.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Fecha
hacia 1512/1515
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Medidas
16,3 × 10,7 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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