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This is a drawing of various mythological figures in a dynamic composition. The scene features a collection of figures in various poses and interactions. One central figure is seated with others surrounding her. The background is filled with swirling lines and shapes. The artwork combines line drawing and tonal shading to create depth and form, resembling a preliminary sketch for a larger composition.
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This is a drawing of various mythological figures in a dynamic composition. The scene features a collection of figures in various poses and interactions. One central figure is seated with others surrounding her. The background is filled with swirling lines and shapes. The artwork combines line drawing and tonal shading to create depth and form, resembling a preliminary sketch for a larger composition.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Antwerp Blessed with Abundance

Theodoor van Thulden

Date
c. 1648
Medium
red chalk and brush and black ink with brown and gray wash
Dimensions
overall: 34.2 x 38.5 cm (13 7/16 x 15 3/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1985.1.57
Credit line
Julius S. Held Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Flemish
  • government
  • allegory
Provenance

E.J. Otto (Lugt Supp.873b). Julius S. Held [1905-2002]; gift 1985 to NGA.

Inscription

by later hand, center left verso in graphite: Lugt 3000; center verso in graphite: 811; center verso in brown ink: Cabinet du prince / De Rubenpree; center verso 10 line printed label; lower left verso

NGA object ID 65776. 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.