Artwork
An Oriental Ruler Seated on His Throne
An Oriental Ruler Seated on His Throne is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
This painting is called An Oriental Ruler Seated on His Throne.
It was made in 1523 with pen and black ink.
The artist is unknown, but the painting is from the Renaissance period, which is interesting because it shows how artists were exploring new themes and ideas during that time.
You can learn more about this style at the movement: Renaissance.
Overview
An Oriental Ruler Seated on His Throne is a Renaissance-era drawing created in 1523 using pen and black ink. The artist remains unidentified.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a ruler from the Orient seated on a throne, reflecting the Renaissance fascination with non-European themes and cultural exploration.
Technique & Style
Executed with pen and black ink, the work showcases the simplicity and expressiveness of line drawing, characteristic of Renaissance draftsmanship.
History & Provenance
Created in 1523, the drawing's provenance is not detailed here, but its attribution to the Renaissance highlights the period's artistic experimentation.
Context
Despite being from the Renaissance, a period predominantly associated with European subjects, this work indicates an interest in Oriental themes among some artists.
Artist & collection
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