Door Knocker with Zeus Vanguishing Giants

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, fine del XVII secolo o inizio del XVIII secolo

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.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Datazione
fine del XVII secolo o inizio del XVIII secolo
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache
Dimensioni
16,5 × 12,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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