Dolor (Sorrow)

Raphael Sadeler I|Maerten de Vos

Antwerp 1560–1628 Venice?

Dolor (Sorrow) by Raphael Sadeler I|Maerten de Vos

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

8 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. (22.2 x 26 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1944

Accession Number

44.62.6

Tags

BuildingsMenWomenDogsWorking

Art Historical Context

"Dolor (Sorrow)" a poignant engraving created by Raphael Sadeler I a design by Maerten de Vos two masters of the Antwerp school in the late 16th century. around 1580–1600 during Sadeler's active years (Antwerp 1560–1628 Venice?), this print captures the emotional depth of Northern Mannerism, blending intricate detail with expressive human figures. De Vos, a prolific painter influenced by Italian Renaissance ideals, provided the original composition, while Sadeler's masterful engraving technique brought it to life, allowing for widespread dissemination of the image across Europe. The scene evo...

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