Tantalus
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, 1535/1540
- Artiste
- Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
- Datation
- 1535/1540
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- pen and black ink with watercolors, heightened in gold, on laid paper
- Dimensions
- overall (diameter roundel): 5,1 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The artwork is a circular, framed illustration with a wooden border. It depicts a scene featuring a central figure partially submerged in water. The figure's head and arms are visible above the surface, reaching upward. Above him, branches laden with fruit extend across the top of the image. A scroll with the name "Tantalus" weaves through the branches. The background features a light blue sky. The color palette includes earthy tones with gold accents.