1. Represented graphically by sketch, design or lines
   "The battle scene was vividly depicted in the mural";
   - pictured, portrayed

1. Give a description of
   "He depicted an elaborate plan of attack";
   - describe, draw
    
2. Show in, or as in, a picture
   "This scene depicts country life";
   - picture, render, show
    
3. Make a portrait of
   "Goya wanted to depict his mistress, the Duchess of Alba";
   - portray, limn

See also: delineate [literary], delineated

Type of: exposit, expound, interpret, represent, set forth

Encyclopedia: Depict