Melencolia

Melencolia

An angelic figure with wings is dressed in long robes figure and is seated holding a geometric compass in her right hand. Her head, which is tilted and looking to her right, is resting on her left hand which is positioned on her left knee. Her figure comprises the majority of the front left corner of the image. There is a small cherub like figure seated next to her on a large wheel. This figure is looking downwards.

Drawer 35

Estimated Reproduction 1890-1910

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ink

intaglio

10 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches

print

2013.0.340

German