Drie nissen met figuren waaronder Saturnus en Mars
1578
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
78; 50
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 50 mm (binnen plaatrand afgesneden) x breedte 78 mm (binnen plaatrand afgesneden)
Art Historical Context
Etienne Delaune's *Drie nissen meturen waaronder Saturnus en* (Three Niches with Figures Including Saturn Mars), created in 1578, is a delicate engraving measuring just 50 mm high by 78 mm wide—trimmed within its original plate borders. As a leading French Mannerist artist, goldsmith, and printmaker, Delaune excelled in intricate designs that bridged fine art and decorative crafts, often drawing from classical mythology and Renaissance ornamentation. The composition features three architectural niches housing elegant figures, prominently including the gods Saturn (symbolizing time and harvest...
About the Artist
Etienne Delaune · 1514–1583
Comment on works: Draftsman; Engraver; Medalist