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Saturn

Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino, after Giovanni Antonio Pordenone

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a muscular, winged being reclining on the ground. The being is seated with one knee raised, supporting themselves on their left arm while the right arm is raised above their head. They have long, flowing hair, a strong profile, and detailed musculature. Wings extend from their back. In the background, there is a shadowy figure holding a set of scales in the right hand and draping the left hand over the shoulder of the primary figure. The setting is a simple, textured surface in soft, monochromatic tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1525/1530
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in four blues
Dimensions
5092 × 3519 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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