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The Metals Fleeing from Vulcan

Domenico Beccafumi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures in a rugged landscape. The scene depicts several figures in various poses on a rocky terrain. In the background, there is a figure striding with what appears to be a staff, moving towards the left of the image. The figures are interacting with each other, some pointing or gesturing. The landscape is stylized with sharp, angular features, and the sky is marked with linear patterns. The drawing focuses on strong line work over shading or color.

Artwork Details

Date
1530/1535
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
4739 × 7186 px
Public Domain
Yes
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