Pen and brown ink, brown wash, gray wash, and graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 5/8 x 9 1/2 inches (37.1 x 24.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in pen and brown ink, upper center: "Mans Superiority & Dignity assisted | in his efforts to rescue from the depredations of [sic] time | his own head & those of Ancient Emperors Heros | Oracles Gods & Goddesses etc"; in pen and brown ink, lower center: "Et Veteres revocavit Artes"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.4238
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
sculpture | genre subject | collection | ancient | collector | man | men