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Philemon and Baucis

Timothy Cole after Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dimly lit interior scene with people gathered around a table. A person is being focused on at the end of the table. A lamp or light source on the table illuminates the scene, highlighting faces and parts of the table with shadows. The background features dark wooden beams and rough textures. The drawing creates an atmosphere of intimacy and quiet within the space.

Artwork Details

Date
1927
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
2440 × 2086 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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