The image displays a group of people in an outdoor setting. Most of the figures are shown fully or from the waist up. One person is kneeling on the ground, holding an infant wrapped in a cloth. Several other individuals are positioned nearby, some standing and one appearing to sit. All the figures wear elaborate clothing, indicative of historical or ceremonial attire. Some figures wear headpieces, and one person, likely a central figure, wears a crown. Another figure holds a staff or scepter. The background features tall trees with lush foliage and a scenic view of a city, with structures like arches and pyramids visible in the distance, under a cloudy sky. The image captures a detailed moment of interaction among the figures, suggesting a narrative.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1741
- Medium
- chiaroscuro woodcut printed from four blocks in buff, brown, and two shades of gray on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 6696 × 9770 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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