This is a painting of a natural setting with various animals and celestial elements. There is a central figure with a halo-like aura, standing among animals such as lions, elephants, birds, and snakes. The scene includes abundant foliage, a tall palm tree to the left, and a grand old tree to the right. Above, the sky shows celestial bodies including a sun and moon surrounded by stars. The ground features creatures like a snail, frog, and rooster. The overall composition suggests a vision of wildlife and nature, possibly depicting a creation or beginnings theme. The style is reminiscent of…
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The Creation of the Animals

Venetian 16th Century

artist after Raphael (Marchigian, 1483 - 1520)

c. 1550

Medium
woodcut from four blocks on laid paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet: 49 × 57.8 cm (19 5/16 × 22 3/4 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Kids profiles and older: it shows nature, places, still life or a children's book. How works are placed

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