This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding a pole with a serpent wrapped around it. The image depicts various figures in different poses and states of distress, with many of them gesturing upwards or turning away. The figures are highly detailed and dynamic, creating a sense of movement and tension. Shading techniques highlight the muscular forms and expressions of the figures, lending depth and intensity to the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1829
- Medium
- lithograph [proof before letters]
- Dimensions
- 4453 × 3414 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original