Pyrgoteles

Hans Wechtlin I

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Hans Wechtlin I

Artist, German, 1480/1485 - 1526 or after

This is a drawing of a figure standing beside a platform in a natural setting with cloudy skies. The figure is nude with muscular detailing and holds a staff with a sign that reads "PVRGOTELES." In front of the figure is an architecturally styled platform or altar, and the background features tall plants, possibly reeds. The sky is depicted with swirling clouds in contrasting shades. The overall composition conveys a classical or mythological theme, using strong lines and hatching to show textures and depths in the scene.

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Q65020726

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