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"Do Not Break the Crown" [fol. 43 recto]

French early 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a armored figure holding a sword in a striking stance. The figure is barefoot and dressed in a tunic-like attire with intricate details. On the ground, there is a sword scabbard. In the background, there are two crowns on a hill. The ground has wavy lines, and the image is rendered with fine lines to create depth and shadows.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1512/1515
Medium
pen and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
3022 × 4583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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