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"Do Not Sit on the Grain Measure" [fol. 12 recto]

French early 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a medieval scene with allegorical elements. The drawing features a house labeled "Vita domus humanae" with figures interacting. One figure labeled "Hodie" is serving a drink to another person, while outside, a figure labeled "Cras" is entering as a figure labeled "Tempus" gestures. The house has a tiled roof and the label "Indulencia" is present. The figures wear medieval European clothing and the artwork utilizes strong line work and shading to convey depth and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1512/1515
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
3011 × 4516 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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