This is a drawing of a group of people engaged in some form of event. The drawing features a scene with a large group of individuals gathered around a significant figure, who is prominently displayed at the top on a cloud, seemingly elevated into the air. The characters in the lower half of the image are involved in a procession or ceremonial activity, carrying flags and spears while standing on layered, rocky terrain. The architecture in the background hints at a historic city or church with domed buildings. The lines and shading in the drawing give it a detailed, textured appearance that is characteristic of an engraving.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1634/1635
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2166 × 3305 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original