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Deucalion and Pyrrha Land on Parnassus

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure standing on a chariot pulled by sea creatures. The figure is holding a trident and is draped in cloth. The chariot is being pulled by stylized sea horses across the sea. In the background, a rocky landscape is visible under an overcast sky with dramatic clouds. The scene is framed within a circle, with Latin text beneath.

Artwork Details

Date
1665
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3287 × 3552 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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