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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
- 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.