De liefdes van de goden

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**De Liefdes van de God** is a captivating engraving Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, prominent Italian artist active during the Renaissance (c. 1515–1565). Measuring 213 mm high by 134 mm wide, this intimate print exemplifies the era's fascination with classical mythology, depicting the amorous escapades of gods from ancient lore—think passionate tales of Venus, Jupiter, and their divine paramours. Caraglio, renowned for his precise reproductive engravings after designs by Mannerist masters like Rosso Fiorentino and Parmigianino, bridged painting and printmaking, making high art accessible to collec...

About the Artist

Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio · 1500–1565

Italian, Parma or Verona ca. 1500/1505–1565 Krakow (?)