Who created "Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench"?

Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench was created by Master ES in 15th century.

When was "Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench" created?

This artwork was created 15th century.

What medium is "Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench"?

Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench is Engraving.

Is "Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench" in the public domain?

Yes, Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench

Master ES

15th century

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 5 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (13.4 × 16.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1922

Accession Number

22.83.14

Tags

MenLoversWomenParrotsBenches

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the intimate scale of a 5 1/4 × 6 1/2 inch sheet, *Pair of Lovers on Grassy Bench* is a engraving by the enigmatic Master ES, pioneering German printmaker active in the mid-15th. Likely from the Swabian region, Master ES (possibly Egidius Sicus) his works with a distinctive monogram and dates, marking him as one of the earliest of the medium. This charming scene captures a man and woman as lovers seated closely on a grassy bench, accompanied by parrots—symbols often linked to fidelity and exotic allure in medieval lore—evoking a tender moment of courtship amid nature. Engraving's r...

About the Artist

Master ES (German) · 1445 –1467

German, active ca. 1450–67

Pair of Lovers on a Grassy Bench

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