Ixion

1588

Hendrik Goltzius after Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem

Associated Names
Hendrick Goltzius

Artist, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem

Artist After, Dutch, 1562 - 1638

This is a drawing of a muscular figure suspended in midair amidst swirling clouds and fiery waves below. The form is depicted with dynamic anatomy, showcasing muscles and a contorted expression. The background features elements, with curling clouds part of a storm, and waves crashing beneath. This artwork conveys a sense of action and emotion, evoking themes of struggle and chaos.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Charles Hack

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.9 cm (12 3/16 in.) (round, cut within platemark)

  • Accession Number

    2008.55.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein 1996, no. 328, State only

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Hack; gift to NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein 309

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-: no. 328.

Inscriptions

lower center in image: C. Corneil Pictor Inv. HG sculp 4.

Wikidata ID

Q76439069

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