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Wolfgang the Elder, Georg Andreas

5 works

This is a drawing of mythological figures in a mountainous landscape. The image shows muscular figures engaging in a struggle among jagged rock formations. Clouds fill the sky above, adding a dramatic sense, while the figures carry or interact with rocks. The artwork is circular with shadows and highlights used to create depth and emphasize the figures' musculature. The detailed line work suggests a classical style, possibly inspired by mythological tales of ancient giants. Below the circular scene are inscriptions or text.

Giants Repelled by Jove

Wolfgang the Elder, Georg Andreas

A drawing of a figure transforming into a tree is depicted in a circular frame. One figure on the left is transforming into a tree, with arms extending upward and morphing into branches with foliage. Another figure on the right is dynamic in posture, holding a curved object resembling a bow. The background shows a landscape with trees and hills. The detailed etching technique highlights the expressiveness of the figures and the natural setting. Latin text is included in the image.

Daphne Turning to a Laurel

Wolfgang the Elder, Georg Andreas

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

Wolfgang the Elder, Georg Andreas

This is a drawing of a mythological scene with Apollo and the Python. The circular frame contains a wooded landscape. On the left, a figure with a decorated robe holds a bow, aiming towards a serpent or dragon on the right. The creature lies slain with its sinuous body and large head near a tree. In the background, a group of figures observes from a distance. The artwork is detailed, especially in the foliage and serpent's scales. The scene conveys tension, capturing a moment of triumph in a classical mythological context.

Apollo Killing the Python

Wolfgang the Elder, Georg Andreas

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.

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Wolfgang the Elder, Georg Andreas