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.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Datering
1535/1540
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and black ink with watercolors, heightened in gold, on laid paper
Afmetingen
overall (diameter roundel): 5,1 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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