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The Circle of the Thieves; Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts five figures in various poses. Two figures are on the left, observing the scene. The central figure is a creature with human-like features and a muscular body. Two other figures on the right appear startled. The background shows a landscape with hills, abstract patterns, and mythological creatures. An inscription is at the bottom right corner. The scene is monochromatic with detailed textures.

Artwork Details

Date
1827, printed 1968
Medium
engraving [restrike]
Dimensions
4472 × 3544 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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