The Triumph of Love

1545

Giulio Bonasone

Associated Names
Giulio Bonasone

Artist, Bolognese, c. 1500/1510–after 1574

This is a drawing of a mythical scene with various figures, a sun deity, and a chariot in a natural setting. The scene includes a gathering of nude figures in various poses, some standing and some reclining near a body of water. In the background, a small village with houses and trees can be seen, leading up to a hill. Above the scene, a figure rides a chariot pulled by horses across the clouds. The figures are depicted amidst lush trees and rocks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.375

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 106


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William H. Schab; purchased 1959 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1990

  • Eva/Ave: Woman in Renaissance and Baroque Prints, NGA, 1990, no. 113, repro.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1990

  • Russell 1990, cat.no.113.

Wikidata ID

Q65508629

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