Moon

Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring celestial and terrestrial elements. The central theme is lunar symbolism, with a crescent moon and the inscription "LVNA." A seated figure holds the crescent moon surrounded by decorative motifs. Below, figures engage in activities near water, possibly fishing or harvesting. There are architectural structures on the left and lush landscapes in the background. Various figures interact in a mythological and fantastic manner, including human forms and cherubic creatures riding sea creatures. The drawing is ornately framed with classical motifs, Latin inscriptions, and artistic flourishes.