This is a drawing of a scene in an ancient architectural setting. It depicts a gathering inside a grand hall or courtyard with columns and a dome overhead. In the center, a person is seated on a raised platform with outstretched arms. Surrounding this central figure are various individuals dressed in robes or armor, some engaged in discussion or observation. Armed figures with flags stand in the foreground and sides. The architecture includes arches and an ornate ceiling with intricate linework. Latin text is inscribed beneath the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1618
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 5048 × 2699 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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