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Genius on a Dolphin, Riding to the Right

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a cherubic figure seated on a fantastical creature with a dragon-like appearance. The cherub has short, curly hair and is depicted holding a stick in their right hand. The creature has features like wings and a coiled tail. In the background, there is minimal detail with faint cross-hatching, and another winged element is visible. An inscription in the top right corner reads "1523" with a monogram "I. s. P". The engraving is on a plain, light-toned surface with slight discoloration and a mark at the bottom right edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1521
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
1939 × 2529 px
Public Domain
Yes
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