This is a drawing of two muscular, male figures holding a child in a basket. The drawing depicts two figures standing on either side of the frame. One figure on the left holds a large club over his shoulder and wears a cloth draped around his waist. The man on the right supports a child seated in a basket, with the child reaching towards the left figure. This second man also carries a club over his shoulder and is partially draped with fabric. The scene is backgrounded with tree branches and leaves extending from either side, forming a natural frame. The drawing features intricate cross-hatching and meticulous details suggesting a classical or mythological theme, often associated with ancient tales and legends, and emphasizes the muscular anatomy of the figures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1513-1515
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4103 × 3475 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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