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From "Bizzarie di varie Figure"

Giovanni Battista Bracelli

National Gallery of Art

The image shows geometric shapes and straight lines arranged to create an abstract scene. The forms resemble figures interacting in a unique way, with limbs and bodies made of rectangular and cylindrical blocks. The figures, built from these elements, suggest robotic or mechanical creatures. One figure appears to be holding another, similar to human interaction. The abstraction emphasizes geometry over realistic depiction, focusing on balance and form through simple shapes.

Artwork Details

Date
1624
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3960 × 2972 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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