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This is a drawing of a mythological scene with multiple figures. The central female figure is being supported by others, while an angelic figure flies above holding or interacting with her. There are two male figures, one blindfolded and helping the central figure, and another draped in cloth gesturing theatrically. A female figure lies at the bottom, possibly reaching out. The scene is set amidst rocky elements, suggesting a dynamic background. The drawing is in a detailed Renaissance style with careful shading and line work.
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This is a drawing of a mythological scene with multiple figures. The central female figure is being supported by others, while an angelic figure flies above holding or interacting with her. There are two male figures, one blindfolded and helping the central figure, and another draped in cloth gesturing theatrically. A female figure lies at the bottom, possibly reaching out. The scene is set amidst rocky elements, suggesting a dynamic background. The drawing is in a detailed Renaissance style with careful shading and line work.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Allegory of Virtue

Andrea Andreani after Jacopo Ligozzi

Date
1585
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
image: 47.5 × 32.1 cm (18 11/16 × 12 5/8 in.) sheet: 48.3 × 33 cm (19 × 13 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.1.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • chiaroscuro
  • Rock
  • Figures
  • Writing

NGA object ID 55116. 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.