Jupiter and Io

1665

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

Associated Names
Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

Artist, German, 1631 - 1716

This circular etching depicts two figures in a wooded landscape engaging in a chase. A woman runs on the left side, with a bearded man in pursuit, reaching out towards her. The scene is set in a dense forest with detailed trees and foliage, transitioning to a sky with soft clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on black, white, and shades of gray, highlighting contrasts and etching details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.9 x 13.9 cm (5 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 15 x 14.2 cm (5 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.17.18

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of an ornate emblem featuring two cherubs holding a cartouche. The image includes a shield-like structure with inscriptions "PRIMA PARS" and other text. Above the cartouche is a trumpet with ribbon-like scrolls, surrounded by decorative elements like leafy motifs and swirling patterns. The design is enclosed within a circular frame with fabric drapery at the sides.

Title Page

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

Metamorphosis d'Ovide

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

The image is a detailed engraving viewed from an elevated vantage point. The scene features a dramatic sky dominating the upper portion with dynamic cloud formations and a mythological figure. The sun is in the top left, radiating lines. Below the sky is a landscape with rugged mountains, plains, and intricate detailing in hatching and cross-hatching lines. The image is monochromatic, creating a stark contrast and highlighting details within the scene.

God Creating Order from Chaos

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1631

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Swann Galleries, New York, 4 November 2004, no. 301);(David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center of plate: Eximaest Io speice parelata puellis... /... Fervidus complexus cogit inire novos. / 16.

Wikidata ID

Q76340792

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