Door Knocker with Zeus Vanguishing Giants

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, fin du XVIIe siècle ou début du XVIIIe siècle

This is a drawing featuring a central figure with wings and a lion head, perched above three reclining human figures amidst decorative motifs. The central figure has eagle wings and a lion-like visage, sitting regally atop the decorative elements. The three figures below are depicted in dynamic positions. The drawing is set against a plain background with handwritten words at the top.
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 × 12,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing featuring a central figure with wings and a lion head, perched above three reclining human figures amidst decorative motifs. The central figure has eagle wings and a lion-like visage, sitting regally atop the decorative elements. The three figures below are depicted in dynamic positions. The drawing is set against a plain background with handwritten words at the top.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747