Jove and the Gods

1665

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

Associated Names
Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

Artist, German, 1631 - 1716

This is a drawing showing a divine assembly and a flood scene. The image is divided into two main sections in a circular format. The upper portion shows mythical or divine figures seated among clouds, possibly representing deities or personifications, with one central figure prominently seated, surrounded by others. The lower half features a chaotic flood scene with swans and another figure. The drawing combines elements of mythology with intricate line work and detail, showcasing a narrative of divine and earthly occurrences.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15 x 14.2 cm (5 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 15.2 x 14.2 cm (6 x 5 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.17.10

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of an ornate emblem featuring two cherubs holding a cartouche. The image includes a shield-like structure with inscriptions "PRIMA PARS" and other text. Above the cartouche is a trumpet with ribbon-like scrolls, surrounded by decorative elements like leafy motifs and swirling patterns. The design is enclosed within a circular frame with fabric drapery at the sides.

Title Page

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

Metamorphosis d'Ovide

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

The image is a detailed engraving viewed from an elevated vantage point. The scene features a dramatic sky dominating the upper portion with dynamic cloud formations and a mythological figure. The sun is in the top left, radiating lines. Below the sky is a landscape with rugged mountains, plains, and intricate detailing in hatching and cross-hatching lines. The image is monochromatic, creating a stark contrast and highlighting details within the scene.

God Creating Order from Chaos

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Swann Galleries, New York, 4 November 2004, no. 301);(David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Dum scelera ac cades regnant, Superantis Decru... / ...Diluvio mundum perdere constituit / 8.

Wikidata ID

Q76340748

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