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Virtue Triumphing over Vices

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts five individuals in a classical drawing style. At the center is a standing person wearing a long garment, a crown, holding a staff in one hand and a bundle of reeds in the other. Flanking the central figure, there are two seated individuals on each side. On the left, one figure is hooded, while another holds a jug with curly hair. On the right, there are figures holding a mirror and gesturing dramatically. The figures wear draped attire with floral or feathered accessories, surrounded by floral motifs and ornamental designs. The drawing is set on a textured paper background.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
4238 × 3144 px
Public Domain
Yes
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