Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, fin du XVIIe siècle ou début du XVIIIe siècle
- Artiste
- Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
- Datation
- fin du XVIIe siècle ou début du XVIIIe siècle
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache
- Dimensions
- 16,5 × 12 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
This is a drawing of a scene with mythical and human figures intertwined with ornamental flourishes. The drawing features classical figures, including nude individuals and cherubic characters, arranged in a looping pattern. These figures are intertwined with ornate swirling elements. The upper part of the drawing is dominated by a large face. The figures interact with one another, creating connections and a sense of flow through their postures and gestures. Ink and wash are used to bring depth to the forms, accentuating curves and musculature with light and shadow.