Tantalus

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, 1535/1540

The artwork is a circular, framed illustration with a wooden border. It depicts a scene featuring a central figure partially submerged in water. The figure's head and arms are visible above the surface, reaching upward. Above him, branches laden with fruit extend across the top of the image. A scroll with the name "Tantalus" weaves through the branches. The background features a light blue sky. The color palette includes earthy tones with gold accents.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Datazione
1535/1540
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and black ink with watercolors, heightened in gold, on laid paper
Dimensioni
overall (diameter roundel): 5,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork is a circular, framed illustration with a wooden border. It depicts a scene featuring a central figure partially submerged in water. The figure's head and arms are visible above the surface, reaching upward. Above him, branches laden with fruit extend across the top of the image. A scroll with the name "Tantalus" weaves through the branches. The background features a light blue sky. The color palette includes earthy tones with gold accents.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563