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This drawing depicts a detailed scene with various figures and angels surrounding a central figure. The composition is filled with intertwined human forms and mythical creatures, with the central figure seated prominently at the top. Some figures have wings, while others appear to be struggling. Many figures are shown in dynamic poses with vivid expressions. The bottom half of the image shows a grouping of figures with various actions and expressions. The scene likely draws inspiration from religious or mythological narratives, with rich symbolism and storytelling detail in the clothing and facial features.
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This drawing depicts a detailed scene with various figures and angels surrounding a central figure. The composition is filled with intertwined human forms and mythical creatures, with the central figure seated prominently at the top. Some figures have wings, while others appear to be struggling. Many figures are shown in dynamic poses with vivid expressions. The bottom half of the image shows a grouping of figures with various actions and expressions. The scene likely draws inspiration from religious or mythological narratives, with rich symbolism and storytelling detail in the clothing and facial features.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Star Falls and Makes Hell to Open

Jean Duvet

Date
1546/1556
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet ([irreg.] trimmed to plate mark): 30.5 × 21.7 cm (12 × 8 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1947.7.42
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Plate 5 from the Apocalypse

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • Christ
  • Musical instrument
  • Burgundian
  • Figures
  • Writing
Provenance

(William H. Schab, New York); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], 1947; gift to NGA, 1947.

Inscription

"IOHA / NNES / DV / VET / FAC" recto, on plate, on double-tablet at lower left. "HIST / CAP 6 ET 9 / APOC" recto, on plate, on plaque at upper center. "arrlall [illeg?] verso, lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "2" [illeg?] verso, lower center, graphite, unknown hand.

Marks

"National Gallery of Art," verso, lower right, black stamped ink.

NGA object ID 33800. 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.