The image depicts various figures in a mystical setting. A large, winged figure gestures upwards amidst swirling clouds with cherubs. Below, a seated figure is at a desk with an open book. A dove emanates light at the center of the composition. Light and shadow are used to emphasize the encounter. Details include garment folds, cloud texture, and cherubs' expressions.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1593; published 1599
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3537 × 4481 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original