Asterion, from the series 'Vessels of the Argonauts' for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici in Florence, 1608 by Remigio Cantagallina

Asterion, from the series 'Vessels of the Argonauts' for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici in Florence, 1608 1608

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drawing, print

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drawing

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light pencil work

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pen drawing

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ship

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mechanical pen drawing

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print

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pen sketch

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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soldier

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pen-ink sketch

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horse

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

"Asterion, from the series 'Vessels of the Argonauts'" is an etching by Remigio Cantagallina, created in 1608 for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici. This intricate design depicts a mythological ship pulled by a winged horse through the clouds, showcasing the artist's skillful use of line and detail. The etching, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the grand celebratory events of the Medici court in Renaissance Florence.

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