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The Rape of Ganymede

Salomon Gessner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing upright in the center, their back slightly turned towards the viewer. They have short, curly hair, distinct facial features, and are holding a staff in their left hand. The person is depicted nude with a cloth draped over their left shoulder. A large bird is perched on their shoulders, with one wing extended. The background shows a pastoral landscape with hills, trees, a small herd of grazing sheep on the left, and a building with columns in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1769/71
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3513 × 4587 px
Public Domain
Yes
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