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The Daughters of the Po with River Gods

Joseph Heintz the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of mythological figures in a celestial setting. The figures are gathered in a scene surrounded by clouds and dreamlike scenery. Some figures are adorned with drapery or cloth, while others have wings. The backdrop includes swirling shapes and ethereal forms, suggesting a mystical or otherworldly domain. The detailed rendering and fluid composition evoke movement and emotion, characteristic of myth-inspired artworks.

Artwork Details

Date
1591
Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash and watercolor, heightened with white, red, and green gouache and indented for transfer on laid paper
Dimensions
4787 × 4676 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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