This is a drawing of a scene with various figures and animals engaged in different activities. Some figures are carrying objects, and there is a focus on an elephant and a lion on an elevated surface. In the foreground, a dog is seated, while the background shows trees. The artwork features intricate line work and shading, creating a dynamic atmosphere. The figures, animals, and objects are depicted in motion, capturing a frozen moment in time.
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This is a drawing of a scene with various figures and animals engaged in different activities. Some figures are carrying objects, and there is a focus on an elephant and a lion on an elevated surface. In the foreground, a dog is seated, while the background shows trees. The artwork features intricate line work and shading, creating a dynamic atmosphere. The figures, animals, and objects are depicted in motion, capturing a frozen moment in time.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Abraham Paying Tithes to Melchisedek

Battista Franco

Medium
etching and engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.65.8
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Venetian
  • group
  • figure
  • Tree
  • Costume
  • Elephant
  • Figures

NGA object ID 55475. 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.