Who created "Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta"?

Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta was created by Antonio Fantuzzi|Rosso Fiorentino in 1540–45.

When was "Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta" created?

This artwork was created 1540–45.

What medium is "Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta"?

Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta is Etching.

Is "Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta" in the public domain?

Yes, Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta

Antonio Fantuzzi|Rosso Fiorentino

1540–45

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Sheet (trimmed/lunette): 9 5/8 × 17 5/8 in. (24.5 × 44.7 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Accession Number

49.97.586

Tags

MenWomenBoarsDogsMale Nudes

Art Historical Context

In the grand tradition of Renaissance mythology, *Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head toalanta* (1540–45) captures a pivotal moment from the Calydonian Boar hunt The hero Meleager presents the slain beast's trophy to the huntress Atalanta, who had bravely wounded it first—a gesture blending triumph, romance, and subtle defiance of gender norms in ancient tales. This etching, a collaboration between Mannerist painter Rosso Fiorentino and engraver Antonio Fantuzzi, vibrates with dynamic energy, featuring muscular male nudes, fierce boars, loyal dogs, and poised women amid a lush, imagined landscap...

Meleager Bringing the Boar's Head to Atalanta

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