The Death of Meleager

1543

Nicolas Beatrizet, after Francesco Salviati(?)

Associated Names
Nicolas Beatrizet

Artist, French, 1515 - 1565 or after

Antonio Salamanca

Publisher, Italian, 1469 - 1606

Francesco Salviati

Artist After, Florentine, 1510 - 1563

This is a drawing of a mythological battle scene. The image features several figures engaging in a struggle or battle, with expressions of intensity and movement. The central focus is on multiple figures, some appearing to clash, one figure lying on the ground, seemingly wounded, and another standing, gesturing emphatically. In the background, additional figures, including mythological characters, are depicted atop clouds with bows. The image portrays drama and tension, with detailed musculature highlighting the physicality of the scene. The landscape in the background features varied terrains, including rocky outcrops and trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.2 × 41.5 cm (11 7/8 × 16 5/16 in.), cut within platemark

  • Accession Number

    2019.132.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 41


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Hill-Stone Incorporated, South Dartmouth, MA); purchased 2019 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: no. 41

Inscriptions

in plate below image: PIANGESI QVI MELEAGRO IL FATO. DIE DE LO STIZZO CH'ALVI FATATO. PER VN'ATTO CH AL GIOVIN; FV VSATO. TVRBATA ALLA SVA MADRE PE I FRATELLI. / PERCHE LA MADRE AL FVOCO RIOVORACE CH'AL'AMOR D'ATHATLANTA COS PIACE. DA GLIZII QVELLI VCCISE ONDE LAPACE. MORTI TAL MALE AGGIVNSE AI DOLOR FELLI. / EXCVDTBAT ANT. S. 1543


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