Dolor (Sorrow)
Antwerp 1560–1628 Venice?
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
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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...