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A Dialogue on Human Favor (recto) [fol. 15 verso / 16 recto]

French early 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an assembly of allegorical figures. The figures are labeled with Latin words representing virtues, vices, or societal roles. The composition includes elements like garments, figures, and scrolls with textures and shading to highlight materials and expressions.

Artwork Details

Date
1512/1514
Medium
pen and brown and black ink, heightened with gold on two joined sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
4632 × 3582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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