Ancient Sacrifice and Head of a Satyr

Felice Giani

Associated Names
Felice Giani

Artist, Italian, 1758 - 1823

This is a drawing of a sacrificial scene and a sculptural face. The scene depicted includes several robed figures standing in front of a temple-like structure with columns. A muscular figure is handling a bull by its horns, portraying a sacrificial offering. An altar with burning incense is shown, and on the right side, there is a prominent sculpted face with exaggerated features. The drawing is done with precise lines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown and violet-brown wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.5 x 16.7 cm (8 7/8 x 6 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.127.b

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of three figures in classical attire. The image shows three figures dressed in flowing garments. The central figure wears a helmet with a plume and holds a staff or another long object. The figures are drawn with strong outlines and shaded with a monochromatic wash, giving them volume and depth. Delicate lines are used to detail the features and clothing, emphasizing the graceful postures and implied interaction between the figures.

Allegory of Justice

Felice Giani

1758

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right in graphite: (sideways/erased) 37; by later hand, lower right in graphite: (sideways/circled) 9; by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: B.B.

Wikidata ID

Q64561250

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