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The Sacrifice of Iphigenia

Francesco Fontebasso

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting various figures in a dynamic scene with a supernatural element. The image features a central figure being carried away by another figure emerging from a cloud-like mass. Surrounding them are other figures in different states of frantic activity, with one figure on the ground shielding their face. The background shows a grand architectural structure with arches, contributing to the grandiose setting. The scene conveys chaos, urgency, and supernatural intervention through the interaction between the main figures and the cloud.

Artwork Details

Date
1744
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4718 × 3540 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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