The image features a large ornate pedestal or monument decorated with shields, intricate patterns, a globe, urns, garlands, and other classical elements. The dominant colors are black and white due to the engraving style. The main structure occupies the center, stretching from bottom to top with detailed decorations. An urn is in the foreground on the right side. A figure leans on a staff in the lower left, facing the monument, adding scale and perspective.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1770/1780
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3066 × 4392 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original