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This is a drawing depicting multiple figures in classical attire surrounded by dogs, with a detailed cityscape in the background. The composition includes figures in various poses, adorned with flowing robes and carrying items. The cityscape features layered buildings, bridges, and towers, with natural elements like trees and flowing water. The drawing is rich in narrative detail and intricate linework.
National Gallery of Art · Print
A King and Diana Receiving Huntsmen
Jean Duvet
- Date
- probably c. 1547/1555
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 22.2 × 37.8 cm (8 3/4 × 14 7/8 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1941.1.155
- Credit line
- Gift of W.G. Russell Allen
- Time span
- 1501 to 1550
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Plate from the Unicorn
Subjects and terms
- Dog
- Costume
- Food
- Burgundian
- City
- Figures
Provenance
Paul Davidsohn [1839 - 1924?] (Lugt 654). Gustav von Rath [b. 1888] (Lugt 2772). W. G. Russell Allen [1882 - 1955]; gift to NGA, 1941.
Inscription
"B - 39 R D 54" verso, lower left, graphite, unknown hand. "M 4112" verso, lower right, graphite, unknown hand.
Marks
Gustav von Rath (Lugt 2772) verso, lower left margin, black stamped ink. Paul Davidsohn (Lugt 654), verso, lower left margin, black stamped ink. Unidentified mark (Lugt 2177) verso, lower right margin, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art " verso, lower right, black stamped ink. "LJR" verso, lower right, black stamped ink.
NGA object ID 733. 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.