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Perseus and Andromeda

attributed to Bartolommeo Gagliardo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures. One figure is restrained and the other is wielding a weapon, confronting a serpentine creature emerging from turbulent waters. The drawing features a composition with dynamic movement, shown through curved lines of the bodies and creature's form. Bold, fluid ink strokes and a wash add depth and texture to the forms. The background includes loose, sketchy elements possibly representing rocky terrain and chaos around the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3786 × 4380 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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