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A Man Showing Mercury the Eagle of Jupiter

Crescenzio Onofri

National Gallery of Art

The etching shows a landscape with two figures near a body of water, a boat with a figure on the water, lush vegetation, trees, mountains, clouds, rolling hills, and buildings near the water. The etching is detailed and precise, using lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The monochromatic palette highlights the interplay of light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1696
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4927 × 3506 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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