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The Triumph of Love

Georg Pencz

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a mythological scene with various figures and classical architecture. There is a procession of figures, including those holding tridents and other items typical of mythology, with horses, and a winged figure wielding a bow and arrow. In the background, there is a hilly landscape featuring a staircase leading up to a temple or structure with columns. The scene is intricately detailed, showcasing flowing garments and dynamic postures of the figures, and the sky is filled with stylized clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1539
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4646 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
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