Metamorphosis d'Ovide

1665

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

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Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

Artist, German, 1631 - 1716

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This is a drawing of an ornate emblem featuring two cherubs holding a cartouche. The image includes a shield-like structure with inscriptions "PRIMA PARS" and other text. Above the cartouche is a trumpet with ribbon-like scrolls, surrounded by decorative elements like leafy motifs and swirling patterns. The design is enclosed within a circular frame with fabric drapery at the sides.

Title Page

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

The image is a detailed engraving viewed from an elevated vantage point. The scene features a dramatic sky dominating the upper portion with dynamic cloud formations and a mythological figure. The sun is in the top left, radiating lines. Below the sky is a landscape with rugged mountains, plains, and intricate detailing in hatching and cross-hatching lines. The image is monochromatic, creating a stark contrast and highlighting details within the scene.

God Creating Order from Chaos

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

This is a drawing of various animals in a forest setting. The animals are positioned peacefully among trees and vegetation. In the background, there are mountains and a sky with clouds and birds. The drawing conveys a sense of tranquility in nature, with an emphasis on the beauty and harmony of the landscape.

God Creating Man

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Swann Galleries, New York, 4 November 2004, no. 301);(David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased 2004 by NGA.

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