Il monte: il a déjà de ses mains triomphantes...
1736
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1736
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The title of this work is Il monte: il a déjà de ses mains triomphantes. This artwork is from the Baroque period, which is interesting because it was a time when artists often used dramatic lighting and intense emotions in their work. The fact that it's an allegory suggests that the image has a deeper meaning beyond what's visible. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Baroque.