The Rape of Ganymede
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, circa 1545
- Artista
- Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
- Datazione
- circa 1545
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- 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
- Dimensioni
- 38,9 × 28,9 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
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.