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This is a drawing of a ship with mythical decorations. The ship is adorned with dragon figureheads emitting smoke or steam. Figures in ancient armor line the sides, some holding spears upright. The deck is crowded with these figures. The stern is elevated with grand carvings, featuring a figure with a staff. Minimal detail is given to the water. The drawing has a historical period interpretation with a strong linear quality typical of engravings.
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This is a drawing of a ship with mythical decorations. The ship is adorned with dragon figureheads emitting smoke or steam. Figures in ancient armor line the sides, some holding spears upright. The deck is crowded with these figures. The stern is elevated with grand carvings, featuring a figure with a staff. Minimal detail is given to the water. The drawing has a historical period interpretation with a strong linear quality typical of engravings.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Barcha del Hercole

Balthasar Moncornet after Remigio Cantagallina

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 9 x 13.2 cm (3 9/16 x 5 3/16 in.) sheet: 9 x 13.5 cm (3 9/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2002.135.3
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Le Magnifique Carousel...pour le marriage du grand duc Cosimo II (plate 1)

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Ship
  • Weapons
  • Figures
  • Monster
  • Smoke
Provenance

The Princes of Liechtenstein, Vienna, and Feldsberg. (sale, Galerie Gerda Bassenge, Berlin, 31 May 2002, no. 5272); (C. G. Boerner, Düsseldorf); purchased 2002 by NGA.

NGA object ID 126487. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.