The Banquet of Acheloüs

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, vers 1545

This is a drawing of a group gathered around a lavish table within a rocky grotto. The scene depicts an elaborate setting with numerous figures seated and interacting at a grand table adorned with various vessels and platters. The background is composed of rock formations. The figures are engaged in animated discussion or activity, enhancing the liveliness of the composition. The setting in natural rock and the presence of abundant food and drink evoke a sense of abundance and communal gathering.
Artiste
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
Datation
vers 1545
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and black ink with brown and blue-gray washes, heightened with white gouache on laid paper washed light brown
Dimensions
30,4 × 47,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a group gathered around a lavish table within a rocky grotto. The scene depicts an elaborate setting with numerous figures seated and interacting at a grand table adorned with various vessels and platters. The background is composed of rock formations. The figures are engaged in animated discussion or activity, enhancing the liveliness of the composition. The setting in natural rock and the presence of abundant food and drink evoke a sense of abundance and communal gathering.

Italienische Grafik 1395–1568