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Theodoor van Thulden, c. 1648

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… · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: Theodoor van Thulden ¹
Date: c. 1648 ¹
Medium: red chalk and brush and black ink with brown and gray wash ¹
Original: 3,816 × 3,411 px ¹
License: CC0 (National Gallery of Art Open Access)
Credit: National Gallery of Art, Washington, Julius S. Held Collection

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The image shows two figures seated together, with only the upper portions of their bodies visible. One figure is an older person with a raised arm, pointing upwards, defined facial features, a head covering, and…

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