Man Falling from the Sky

Flemish 17th Century

Associated Names
Flemish 17th century

Artist, Flemish, 1600 - 1699

This is a drawing of a nude figure suspended above a landscape with symbols of power below. The composition includes a central, nude figure in the air, surrounded by objects like crowns, a scepter, and a sword. The background features a faint landscape sketch with hills or mountains. The artwork uses muted colors and intricate detailing, suggesting a historical or allegorical theme related to power and possessions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with blue wash and touches of black ink, incised for transfer, on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Arthur L. Liebman

  • Dimensions

    overall (round): 8.7 x 8.7 cm (3 7/16 x 3 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.87.24

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Arthur Liebman [d. 1991], Lake Forest, IL; bequest 1992, to NGA

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64561586

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