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This is a drawing of a mythological ship scene. The drawing depicts a large, ornate ship with intricate carvings and decorations, adorned with figures in classical attire along its deck. The ship is set on a body of water, its oars aligned in neat rows. At the rear, a figure labeled "Diana" is prominently positioned, seated on a cloud-like form. Another figure labeled "Atalanta" stands on the ship, gripping a shield, with others in various heroic poses, holding weapons and insignia. The waves below give an impression of movement. The detailed line work and shading enhance the grandeur and sophistication of the composition.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Atalata condoti da Diana
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 13.4 cm (3 9/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 2002.135.14
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1551 to 1600
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Le Magnifique Carousel...pour le marriage du grand duc Cosimo II (plate 112
Subjects and terms
- French
- Ship
- Water
- Weapons
- Figures
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 126544. 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.