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Saturn

Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino, after Giovanni Antonio Pordenone

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a mythological figure reclining with symbolic elements. The figure appears muscular and partially winged, positioned with a dynamic posture, facing towards the left. The drawing displays intricate detailing in the body's musculature and wings. An object resembling a scythe is present. The overall tone is monochromatic, utilizing various shades of browns and reds. The background provides minimal context, focusing attention on the central figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1525/1530
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in four violets
Dimensions
4866 × 3582 px
Public Domain
Yes
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