Design for an Ornamental Panel with the Figure of Astronomy by Johann Matthias Kager

Design for an Ornamental Panel with the Figure of Astronomy 1590 - 1637

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light pencil work

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print

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pen sketch

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personal sketchbook

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female-nude

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This drawing, created by Johann Matthias Kager between 1590 and 1637, is a design for an ornamental panel depicting the figure of Astronomy. The composition features a female figure standing within an oval frame adorned with elaborate scrolls and garlands. She holds a celestial globe, symbolizing her role as the personification of the field. This drawing exemplifies Kager's mastery of decorative design, showcasing the elegance and sophistication of Mannerist style popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

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