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Arthur H. Harlow & Company

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This is a drawing of a scene featuring several figures in a landscape with a detailed cityscape in the background. The figures are engaged in conversation or preparation, some adorned in robes and holding objects like a scepter or shield. Hounds are resting nearby, while other figures stand holding spears or shepherd staffs, one of whom seems to be managing a group of dogs. The city in the background displays towers, bridges, and buildings, set against a backdrop of hills and forests. The artwork has detailed line work and complex compositions.
Jean Duvet, A King and Diana Receiving Huntsmen, probably c. 1547/1555, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3705

A King and Diana Receiving Huntsmen

Jean Duvet · probably c. 1547/1555 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3705

This is a drawing of a battle scene within a forest. The drawing shows several mounted and armored figures fighting amidst fallen opponents. The scene conveys a sense of chaos with rearing horses and struggling soldiers. The figures exhibit dramatic anatomy and expressions. In the background, there are architectural structures, including a fortified building and an arched entryway, providing depth to the composition. The environment is detailed with foliage above and fallen branches and bodies below, creating a richly textured setting for the confrontation.
Jean Duvet, A King Pursued by a Unicorn, c. 1555, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3707

A King Pursued by a Unicorn

Jean Duvet · c. 1555 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3707