This is a drawing of a scene involving a goat. The drawing depicts an interior setting with an archway leading outside. A group of silhouetted figures are pulling on ropes attached to the goat. On the left side, there are robed individuals reacting with gestures of alarm or concern towards the event. The scene is filled with dynamic motion and tension, heightened by the contrast between light and shadow. The detailed line work and dramatic use of shading add to the intensity of the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably c. 1645/1656
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 3834 × 3198 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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