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Allegory in Honor of a Gentleman

Dutch 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battle scene with a warrior in armor fighting a lion with a spear. Angelic figures are depicted above and around the scene. The background includes grand architecture with columns and arches. A robed figure stands within one of the arches. Mythical figures are shown flying or floating in the clouds and sky. The composition features a monochrome palette and detailed lines to convey drama and motion.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd quarter of the 17th century
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite
Dimensions
3466 × 4516 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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