Who created "The Banquet of the Gods"?

The Banquet of the Gods was created by Guglielmo della Porta in 1534–77.

When was "The Banquet of the Gods" created?

This artwork was created 1534–77.

What medium is "The Banquet of the Gods"?

The Banquet of the Gods is Pen and brown ink, over black chalk.

Is "The Banquet of the Gods" in the public domain?

Yes, The Banquet of the Gods is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Banquet of the Gods

Guglielmo della Porta

1534–77

Medium

Pen and brown ink, over black chalk

Dimensions

4 13/16 x 6 9/16in. (12.3 x 16.6cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1963

Accession Number

63.103.3

Tags

Male NudesFemale Nudes

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Banquet of the Gods*, captivating drawing by the Italian Mannerist artist Guglielmo della Porta, between 1534 and1577. Crafted in pen and brown ink over black, this intimate sheet measures just 4 13/16 x 6 9/16 inches, making it a prime example of the preparatory sketches favored by Renaissance and Mannerist masters. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1963, it in the Metropolitan Museum of's Department of Drawings and Prints. composition bursts with dynamic energy, depicting a mythological feast populated by male and female nudes—echoing classical antiquity's reverence for the h...

About the Artist

Guglielmo della Porta · 1500–1577

Son or nephew of Giovanni Giacomo della Porta. Comment on works: Sculptor; Restorer; Architect

The Banquet of the Gods

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