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Mercury and Argus

Attributed to Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael

National Gallery of Art

The picture shows an illustration of a scene with various figures and animals in a landscape where the horizon is not visible. The drawing is done from a slightly elevated angle, showing a view of the setting. The scene depicts figures, trees, animals, and foliage, all interconnected. The illustration uses bold outlines and light shading to create depth and movement. The color scheme is mainly brown, gray, and black on a faded tan background, giving it an aged look.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with gray-brown wash on laid paper squared with brown ink
Dimensions
4500 × 3105 px
Public Domain
Yes
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