Door Knocker with Zeus Vanguishing Giants

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, eind 17e eeuw of begin 18e eeuw

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.
Kunstenaar
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Datering
eind 17e eeuw of begin 18e eeuw
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache
Afmetingen
16,5 × 12,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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