De liefdes van de goden
1515 - 1565
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
212; 136
About this artwork
height 212 mm x width 136 mm
Art Historical Context
Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio's *De liefdes van de goden* (The Loves of the Gods), an exquisite engraving from his active period (c. 1515–1565), captures the sensual myths of classical deities in a compact yet intricate composition measuring 212 mm high by 136 mm wide. As a leading Italian engraver of the Renaissance, Caraglio specialized in translating elaborate designs by masters like Rosso Fiorentino into print, blending High Renaissance grace with emerging Mannerist flair—characterized by dynamic poses, rich detailing, and a taste for erotic mythology. Engravings like this were revolutionary i...
About the Artist
Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio · 1500–1565
Italian, Parma or Verona ca. 1500/1505–1565 Krakow (?)