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This is a drawing of a group of historical or mythological figures around a detailed architectural structure. The artwork depicts an assembly of figures dressed in classical or ancient attire, standing adjacent to an ornate architectural element with intricate relief work. The figures are positioned closely together, with expressive gestures that suggest an interaction or narrative taking place among them. The drawing uses strong lines and shading to create depth and highlight the intricate details of the figures' clothing and the architectural motifs.
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This is a drawing of a group of historical or mythological figures around a detailed architectural structure. The artwork depicts an assembly of figures dressed in classical or ancient attire, standing adjacent to an ornate architectural element with intricate relief work. The figures are positioned closely together, with expressive gestures that suggest an interaction or narrative taking place among them. The drawing uses strong lines and shading to create depth and highlight the intricate details of the figures' clothing and the architectural motifs.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Alexander Consecrating the Altars for the Twelve Olympian Gods

Perino del Vaga

Date
1545/1547
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
overall: 31.7 x 21 cm (12 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2011.42.1
Credit line
Woodner Collection, Gift of Dian Woodner
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Renaissance
  • Central Italian
  • Statue
  • Figures
  • Helmet
Provenance

(Jacques Seligmann & Co., New York); purchased by Ian Woodner, New York, 25 January 1967; by inheritance to his daughters, Andrea and Dian Woodner, New York, 1990.

Inscription

lower left in pen and brown ink: perin / del vaga

NGA object ID 75800. 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.