This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding a central scene involving the presentation of a small statue. The figures are depicted with expressive gestures and draperies, exhibiting a classical style with a focus on narrative. In the scene, a bearded man with a staff stands opposite several other figures who hold out a small statue. To the right, there is a smaller figure positioned next to a decorated pedestal with ornate details, supporting another statue. The background contains silhouetted figures, adding depth to the composition. The artwork features fine line work and detailed…
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Scene from Ancient History

Netherlandish 16th Century

artist after Polidoro da Caravaggio (Lombard, c. 1499 - 1543)

16th century

Medium
pen and brown and black ink with gray wash
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
Overall: 17.3 x 44.7 cm (6 13/16 x 17 5/8 in.) ; support: 18.7 x 45.8 cm (7 3/8 x 18 1/16 in.)
Culture
Flemish
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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