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The image is viewed from a slightly elevated point of view, allowing a broad scene to be depicted within a circular frame. The horizon is situated slightly above the center of the circle, stretching across the landscape with tree tops visible against the sky. In the close area, several figures are depicted, including a figure wrapping themselves in cloth and holding a hand to their head while partially kneeling, with others nearby. Some figures are positioned beyond, partially obscured by tall trees, while a classically styled building with columns stands to the right in the distance. The brushstrokes are finely detailed and delicate, with precise line work characteristic of an engraving technique, capturing textures of foliage and fabric. The color palette relies entirely on monochrome tones, using gradations of gray to create depth and contrast, emphasizing the intricate line work and giving the scene a timeless quality.
National Gallery of Art · Portfolio
A New Race Springs Up
Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder
- Date
- 1665
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 15 x 14.6 cm (5 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.)
- Classification
- Portfolio · Print
- Accession number
- 2005.17.14
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- architecture
- German
- Tree
- child
- portrait
- Figures
- Writing
Provenance
(sale, Swann Galleries, New York, 4 November 2004, no. 301);(David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased 2004 by NGA.
Inscription
lower center in plate: Deucalion, coniux (Themis quod iusserat ante)... / ...Foemineum reparat foemina casta genus. / 12
NGA object ID 133464. 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.