This is a drawing of a seated figure on a large bird. The image depicts a classically draped figure seated on a stylized bird. The figure holds an open book and gazes into the distance. The bird has sharp features and spread wings. The background contains swirling clouds. The scene is framed with a border, and there is text at the bottom. The lines are bold and the shades are muted.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1771
- Medium
- chiaroscuro woodcut in light and dark olive green
- Dimensions
- 3411 × 4594 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original