The Rape of Ganymede
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, vers 1545
- Artiste
- Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
- Datation
- vers 1545
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor over traces of black chalk, heightened with white on laid paper washed light brown; laid down
- Dimensions
- 38,9 × 28,9 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The artwork is a vertically oriented drawing using ink and wash techniques. It depicts a scene featuring an eagle with expansive wings, positioned in the upper right quadrant. The eagle is gripping a human figure who is placed in the lower left quadrant. The human figure's body is angled diagonally, limbs extended, and depicted with curly hair. The background consists of a swirling pattern of clouds. The color palette is primarily composed of sepia tones, providing a monochromatic effect. The piece is framed by an ornate golden border.