The image shows a male figure standing at the center with one hand raised and holding an object, while the other hand holds a large sword-like weapon. He has classical facial features, long hair with a leafy garland, and is almost nude with a drapery hanging from his waist. Various characters and elements of nature surround him, with muscular, armored men on the left and a struggling figure on the right. The background includes trees, a landscape, mountains, and a castle-like structure on the horizon. The scene is detailed with symbolic elements, typical of mythological and allegorical engravings.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1536
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4687 × 3463 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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