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Brazen Serpent, from Michael Angelo

William Sharp after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows human figures in various poses, with diverse facial expressions and hairstyles. The figures are layered and overlapping, with some in distress and others reacting to an external stimulus. Several characters are partially draped in clothing while others appear nude. In the center, a serpent is held aloft on a staff. The background is simple, emphasizing the figures and their interactions.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1829
Medium
lithograph [proof before letters]
Dimensions
4651 × 3327 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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