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The Circle of the Thieves; Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent
The Circle of the Thieves; Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Blake. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
The Circle of the Thieves; Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent is an engraving created by William Blake in 1827, during the last year of his life.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a dramatic scene from Blake's imagination, showing Agnolo Brunelleschi being attacked by a serpent with six feet, surrounded by onlookers in a rocky landscape.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by detailed cross-hatching, which creates texture and depth, and the use of shading and contrast to convey drama and tension.
Context
Blake produced this engraving in London, where he spent most of his career, and it reflects his distinctive symbolic style and engagement with imaginative themes.
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Artist
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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