Brazen Serpent, from Michael Angelo

published 1829

William Sharp after John Flaxman

Associated Names
William Sharp

Artist, British, 1749 - 1824

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding a pole with a serpent wrapped around it. The image depicts various figures in different poses and states of distress, with many of them gesturing upwards or turning away. The figures are highly detailed and dynamic, creating a sense of movement and tension. Shading techniques highlight the muscular forms and expressions of the figures, lending depth and intensity to the scene.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [proof before letters]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.4 × 25.8 cm (7 5/8 × 10 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1709

  • Series Title

    Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.33

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032582

You may be interested in

Loading Results