Apollo, Diana, and Time with the Cyclic Vicissitudes of Human Life

c. 1561

Maarten de Vos

Associated Names
Maarten de Vos

Artist, Netherlandish, 1532 - 1603

This is a drawing featuring mythological figures and a large central sphere. The central round object resembles a globe or celestial body, surrounded by detailed figures personifying celestial beings or deities with ornate headpieces and garments. The figures display dynamic poses and gestures, suggesting movement and interaction. Various symbolic items like a sickle and sceptre are included. The background has cloudy textures, enhancing the mythical atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash over traces of graphite, incised for transfer on laid paper; laid down

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.7 x 22.9 cm (6 3/16 x 9 in.)
    support: 20.8 x 28.1 cm (8 3/16 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.73.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Victor Winthrop Newman [born 1860], New York (Lugt 2540); J. Barnard, St. Helens; (P.&D. Colnaghi, 1967); (Bernard Houthakker, Amsterdam (Lugt undesc), by 1989); purchased by NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1989

  • Fuhring, Peter. Design into Art, Drawings for Architecture and Ornament. The Lodewijk Houthakker Collection. Amsterdam, 1989: no. 93.

Wikidata ID

Q64594539

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