This is a drawing of a mythological scene with text. The image features a detailed woodcut illustration depicting a scene from a classical story. The image shows a figure sitting on a chair or throne on the left side. They are adorned in regal attire. In the center, a figure approaches with a sword. To the right, creatures or armored figures appear to be emerging from a cluster, holding shields and helmets. The scene is surrounded by decorative elements, and the drawing is framed above and below by text in a stylized script, recounting a narrative related to Ulysses. The details and layout suggest a story from ancient mythology.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1536
- Medium
- woodcut
- Dimensions
- 3286 × 5003 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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