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The Circle of the Thieves; Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring humans and mythological creatures. In the foreground, there is a central figure with human and reptilian features, scales, horns, and an alarmed expression. On the left, two figures wrapped in robes observe with serious expressions. On the right, two nude figures react to the central figure. The setting is a rocky landscape with mythological creatures and vegetation.

Artwork Details

Date
1827, printed 1968
Medium
engraving [restrike]
Dimensions
4483 × 3511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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