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Goddesses on the River

Balthasar Moncornet after Remigio Cantagallina

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring fantastical creatures and landscapes. The image includes a large serpent-like creature with a rider, a person riding a giant turtle, and figures engaged in various activities on a spiral-shaped vessel. The background showcases rocky formations and distant boats on a waterway. The drawing emphasizes detailed etching work, textured surfaces, and flowing lines. The terms "Fleuve" and "Deesse" are included in the drawing.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4205 × 2766 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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