The Statue of Opportunity, a Passer-by, and Remorse [fol. 8r]

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, vers 1512/1515

This is a drawing of a mythical scene featuring figures and structures. The image shows a figure standing on a winged platform on top of a mechanical wheel, holding symbolic items like a crescent moon and an armillary sphere. The wheel is mounted on a spire-like column, and below, another figure in traditional attire gestures upwards. To the right, a tower with a person peeking through an arched window is depicted. Latin text encircles the scene. The drawing style is similar to early manuscript illustrations with detailed line work.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Datation
vers 1512/1515
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
16,3 × 10,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a mythical scene featuring figures and structures. The image shows a figure standing on a winged platform on top of a mechanical wheel, holding symbolic items like a crescent moon and an armillary sphere. The wheel is mounted on a spire-like column, and below, another figure in traditional attire gestures upwards. To the right, a tower with a person peeking through an arched window is depicted. Latin text encircles the scene. The drawing style is similar to early manuscript illustrations with detailed line work.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700