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Thisbe Frightened by the Lion

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman running with a landscape in the background. The woman is in motion with her garments flowing. In the background, there are trees, a mountainous terrain, and a temple-like structure. The sky has a swirling cloud pattern. The scene is depicted in black, white, and gray colors with detailed cross-hatching and linear strokes creating texture and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1615
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4845 × 3392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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