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Sir Brinsley Ford

British, active 1985

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This is a drawing of a mythological scene with dynamic figures and horses in motion. The upper portion shows a figure falling or descending, possibly from a chariot drawn by rearing horses. Below are human-like figures, some gesturing dramatically. The drawing is detailed, focusing on anatomy and movement through lines and shading.
Agnolo Bronzino, Giulio Clovio, The Fall of Phaethon, 1555/1559, black chalk on laid paper, Woodner Collection, 1998.17.10

The Fall of Phaethon

Agnolo Bronzino, Giulio Clovio · 1555/1559 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.17.10