This is a drawing of an ornate sculpture featuring two draped female figures supporting a decorative urn. The drawing depicts two allegorical female figures standing back to back in classical draped attire, both posed with one hand raised to support an intricately designed urn on their heads. The urn is adorned with a lattice pattern, fantastical creatures, and a grotesque mask in relief. The base includes ram motifs and ornate detailing. Fine lines and hatching techniques are used to create depth and texture, giving the drawing a highly detailed appearance, reminiscent of classical art forms and architectural ornamentation.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1515-1520
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 2977 × 5403 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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