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Allegorical Figure

Giuseppe Cesari, called Cavaliere d'Arpino

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a central nude figure standing on a winged globe. There is a mythical creature nearby, resembling a sea serpent or dragon. In the background, a cityscape is visible on the right side, with clouds and two faces in the distance. The drawing is done in red and black chalk with sketch-like qualities, showing visible lines and shading for depth and volume.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1588
Medium
black and red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
2833 × 3550 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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