This is a drawing of an intricately illustrated shield or mirror-like form filled with various allegorical and mythical elements. The detailed illustration includes a vertically elongated oval shape containing winged figures, a reclining human-like figure, animals, fantastical creatures, human-animal hybrids, and various objects such as barrels, keys, ships, and scales. The bottom of the drawing shows a human figure interacting with a scale and another figure riding a crescent shape. The borders of the oval feature a decorative pattern with plant forms and scrolls.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- etching on laid paper [restrike]
- Dimensions
- 3478 × 4647 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original