This is a drawing of a scene featuring several figures in a landscape with a detailed cityscape in the background. The figures are engaged in conversation or preparation, some adorned in robes and holding objects like a scepter or shield. Hounds are resting nearby, while other figures stand holding spears or shepherd staffs, one of whom seems to be managing a group of dogs. The city in the background displays towers, bridges, and buildings, set against a backdrop of hills and forests. The artwork has detailed line work and complex compositions.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably c. 1547/1555
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 5347 × 3040 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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