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Titiro and Messo

Johann Wilhelm Baur

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an outdoor scene with two figures and a temple. The drawing depicts an encounter between two figures in the foreground, one gesturing towards the other with an open arm. The other figure appears to hold a staff and is dressed in flowing garments. In the background, there is a landscape featuring a large structure resembling a classical temple with columns and a pediment, partially obscured by trees or foliage. The scene is presented in a detailed and finely executed style, emphasizing the interaction between the figures and the architectural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1640
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3547 × 2832 px
Public Domain
Yes
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