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Allegory of the sun and the earth, 1551-1600 (pen and black ink with wash on paper)
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Allegory of the sun and the earth, 1551-1600 (pen and black ink with wash on paper)
7308257 Allegory of the sun and the earth, 1551-1600 (pen and black ink with wash on paper) by Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480-1534); 7.3x5.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Allegory of the sun and the earth - Nude man leaning against an anchor pointing towards the sun, and a bearded old man seated on the ground pointing towards the earth
Anonymous German
Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1470 or 1482 - c. 1527 or 1534)
pen and black ink with wash on brown prepared laid paper
h x w: sheet 7.3 x 5.3 cm); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 28384390
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
2 People 2 Persons Allegoric Anchor Astronomical Bare Earth The Elderly Man Old Age Old Couple Old Person Old Woman Outer Space Outerspace Planet Planet Earth Planetary Planets Sat Down Senior Adult Sickle Space The Sun Light Sun Rays Sunbeams Sunny Sunrays Suns Sunshine The World Two Persons Allegorical Old Man
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This print showcases the "Allegory of the sun and the earth" a remarkable artwork created between 1551-1600 by Marcantonio Raimondi. The piece, measuring 7.3x5.3 cm, is housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford. In this allegorical composition, we encounter two figures that symbolize profound concepts. A nude man leans against an anchor, directing our attention towards the radiant sun above him. Meanwhile, a bearded old man sits on the ground, pointing towards our beloved planet Earth. The artist's anonymous German origins add an air of mystery to this intricate pen and black ink drawing with wash on paper. Raimondi himself was a renowned Italian engraver who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. With its celestial theme and meticulous details, this artwork delves into themes of astronomy and space exploration. The vibrant colors employed in this piece bring life to both heavenly bodies depicted – from warm sunbeams illuminating every corner to subtle shades representing Earth's natural beauty. Moreover, it is worth noting that nudity plays a significant role here as well; it represents vulnerability and rawness while emphasizing humanity's connection to nature. Overall, "Allegory of the sun and earth" stands as a testament to artistic brilliance during the Renaissance era – capturing both scientific curiosity about outer space and philosophical reflections on human existence within it.
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