The Mouth of Truth

Early Engravers, c. 1512

This is a drawing of a group of people in historical attire gathered around an animal. The illustration has intricate linework showing an assembly of figures with one person kneeling towards a large creature. The surrounding figures have varied poses, some gesturing while others seem contemplative. The background features stylized mountains. The scene appears to be set in a historical or narrative context rich in detail, depicting a moment possibly relating to ceremony or significance.
Kunstner
Early Engravers
Datering
c. 1512
Type
Print
Teknikk
woodcut
Mål
39.5 × 29.1 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lisens
Offentlig eiendom, CC0

Bildebeskrivelse

This is a drawing of a group of people in historical attire gathered around an animal. The illustration has intricate linework showing an assembly of figures with one person kneeling towards a large creature. The surrounding figures have varied poses, some gesturing while others seem contemplative. The background features stylized mountains. The scene appears to be set in a historical or narrative context rich in detail, depicting a moment possibly relating to ceremony or significance.

Early Engravers