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

The image shows human figures in various poses, with diverse facial expressions and hairstyles. The figures are layered and overlapping, with some in distress and others reacting to an external stimulus. Several characters are partially draped in clothing while others appear nude. In the center, a serpent is held aloft on a staff. The background is simple, emphasizing the figures and their interactions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [proof before letters]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27 × 34.9 cm (10 5/8 × 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1710

  • Series Title

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

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032585

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