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Modello for a Ceiling: Diana and the Dead Endymion, the Judgment of Paris, and the Death of Adonis

Nicolas Poussin

National Gallery of Art

This image shows mythological scenes. The drawing is divided into several sections, each filled with figures in dynamic poses from mythology. In the central portion, a group of figures is closely interacting, some standing and others seated. Surrounding this section are additional scenes with dynamic figures in motion. The drawing uses sepia tones and flowing lines, evoking classical mythology illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
1640/1642 (?)
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3502 × 3554 px
Public Domain
Yes
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