The print depicts a man reclining on a rocky surface, shirtless with a cloth draped around his lower body. His head is turned to the left. He holds a long object in his right hand. A piece of paper with writing is on his lap. A cherub-like figure to the left holds a horn. A large block-like structure with a woman-like figure and plants is behind and above the reclining man. Small creatures are on the ground. The background features a cloudy sky with plants. It is titled "The Genius of Castiglione". The artist is Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 608 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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