Goden en Godinnen
Jacob Binck
1530
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
108; 212
About this artwork
gravure
Art Historical Context
Created in 1530, Jacob Binck’s engraving *Goden en Godinnen* offers a window into the Northern Renaissance revival of classical mythology. Binck, a German printmaker active across Northern Europe, presents an array of gods and goddesses in a compact vertical format. The work captures the era’s renewed interest in ancient narratives, translating them into accessible imagery for collectors and scholars alike. Measuring just 212 by 108 millimeters, the engraving demonstrates the remarkable precision possible with this medium. Fine burin lines allow Binck to model drapery, musculature, and attrib...