This image depicts a large oval with text surrounding it. The central oval is hand-drawn in golden-brown on aged cream-colored paper. At the top and bottom of the drawing, there are inscriptions in various handwritings and colors. The top inscription is a Latin phrase in red ink: "Deum time, et mandata eius observa, hoc enim est omnis homo. Ecc, 12". In red ink at the bottom is another Latin phrase: "Non est dignus nomine somniis, qui vel unum diem totum velit esse in voluptate. Cic." On the right side of the oval, there is a small Roman numeral "III". The drawing appears to be part of a collection or series, potentially for educational or illustrative purposes, given the ink usage and simplicity of the composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 4951 × 4100 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original