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Apollo Entrusting Chiron with the Education of Asclepius

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of mythological creatures and structures. The scene depicts two figures in the foreground, one of which appears as a centaur, with the lower body of a horse. The other figure, standing upright, is handing over a child. In the background, there are rustic structures with thatched roofs, trees, and hills in the far distance. The composition includes details such as clouds in the sky. The line work and shading provide depth and texture to the figures and landscape.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4658 × 3232 px
Public Domain
Yes
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