← Wolfgang the Elder, Georg Andreas

Giants Repelled by Jove
Wolfgang the Elder, Georg Andreas · German
1665
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1601 to 1650
- Image size
- 3332 × 3510px
Description
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.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).