Illustration for Sir William Denny, Peliconicidium

1653

after Francis Barlow

Associated Names
Francis Barlow

Artist After, English, 1622 - 1704

This is a drawing of two figures in a dramatic landscape. The drawing depicts a scene where two figures, clothed in historical garments with wide-brimmed hats, stand amidst a landscape filled with hints of adventure and exploration. Rays of light emanate from above, suggesting a heavenly or divine scene, with a city or castle appearing to float in the clouds in the distance. The figures gaze and point towards this ethereal structure, with one holding a staff and the other a sword. At their feet, a cloudy mist swirls around rough terrain. The background and details are intricately etched, providing depth and contrast to this visionary landscape. Text in cursive handwriting fills the bottom of the page. "Etched by Barlow" is noted as the artist.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.9 × 9.5 cm (5 7/8 × 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.650


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sir William Denny (not in Lugt). W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65217668

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