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There is a drawing depicting multiple muscular figures reaching upward amidst clouds. The figures are sketched with fluid lines and appear to be engaged in a dynamic interaction. They are predominantly nude and the artist paid attention to anatomical detail and light and shadow. The composition is dense, with the figures entwined. Swirling clouds surround them, suggesting a celestial or mythological setting. The drawing is in sepia tones.
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There is a drawing depicting multiple muscular figures reaching upward amidst clouds. The figures are sketched with fluid lines and appear to be engaged in a dynamic interaction. They are predominantly nude and the artist paid attention to anatomical detail and light and shadow. The composition is dense, with the figures entwined. Swirling clouds surround them, suggesting a celestial or mythological setting. The drawing is in sepia tones.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Battle of the Gods and Giants from Mount Olympus and Mount Othrys

Jan Luyken

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 10.2 x 13.5 cm (4 x 5 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1991.150.45
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • mythology
Provenance

Edgar Mayhew; H. S. Reitlinger; (Durlacher Bros., New York); William B. O'Neal [1907-1994], Charlottesville, VA, March 1960; gift to NGA, 1991.

NGA object ID 73498. 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.