This is a drawing of a group of historical or mythological figures around a detailed architectural structure. The artwork depicts an assembly of figures dressed in classical or ancient attire, standing adjacent to an ornate architectural element with intricate relief work. The figures are positioned closely together, with expressive gestures that suggest an interaction or narrative taking place among them. The drawing uses strong lines and shading to create depth and highlight the intricate details of the figures' clothing and the architectural motifs.
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Alexander Consecrating the Altars for the Twelve Olympian Gods

Perino del Vaga (Italian, 1501 - 1547)

1545/1547

Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper; laid down
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 31.7 x 21 cm (12 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)
Culture
Central Italian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Woodner Collection, Gift of Dian Woodner
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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