Allegory in Honor of a Gentleman

3rd quarter of the 17th century

Dutch 17th Century

Associated Names
Dutch 17th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a battle scene with a warrior in armor fighting a lion with a spear. Angelic figures are depicted above and around the scene. The background includes grand architecture with columns and arches. A robed figure stands within one of the arches. Mythical figures are shown flying or floating in the clouds and sky. The composition features a monochrome palette and detailed lines to convey drama and motion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.3 x 37.8 cm (19 7/16 x 14 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.1.11

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held [1905-2002], by 1970; gift 1985 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 30, as Dutch (?), 17th Century.

Wikidata ID

Q64556036

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