The Death of Adonis

c. 1579

Philip Galle, after Anthonie van Blocklandt

Associated Names
Philip Galle

Artist, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

Anthonie van Blocklandt

Artist After, Netherlandish, c. 1533 - 1583

The image depicts three human figures and a cherub-like child. The central male figure is resting his head on the lap of a seated female figure. The male has short, curly hair and is mostly unclothed. The female has wavy hair and is dressed in a draped garment. The cherub has wings and is embracing the male. Next to them is a large, stylized animal, likely a dog. Nearby are a quiver of arrows and a bow. The background features trees, clouds, and a chariot being pulled by birds in the distance. There are engraved text and artists' signatures along the bottom edge of the illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David H. McDonnell

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24 × 31.8 cm (9 7/16 × 12 1/2 in.)
    plate: 22.4 × 30.5 cm (8 13/16 × 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.112.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 403, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Old Master Print, Izegem, Belgium); David McDonnell, Washington DC, purchased 2013; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, no. 30.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Collaert Dynasty, Ann Diels and Marjolein Leesberg, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 403, ii/ii

Inscriptions

recto: in plate, in image, at lower right: Antonius Blocklant Inuentor. / Philippus Galleus Sculp. / 4; verso: in brown ink, at lower right: 2833 / 17;

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