This is a painting featuring a group of allegorical figures set within an intricate and symbolic composition. Two winged figures are depicted holding an hourglass and a torch in the top portion. In the center, a figure plays a lyre with two cherubic figures nearby. Below, three figures stand on a platform with one partially unveiling a figure on a slab. The artwork includes an architectural background and additional observing figures. The color palette is muted yet rich.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1786
- Medium
- wash manner, printed in green, red, blue, violet, yellow, brown, and orange inks
- Dimensions
- 3443 × 4814 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original