Venus or Galatea Supported by Dolphins

c. 1590/1595

Agostino Carracci

Associated Names
Agostino Carracci

Artist, Bolognese, 1557 - 1602

This drawing depicts a central figure riding atop a sea monster. The central figure is accompanied by smaller winged figures hovering around and clinging to the larger figure. The central figure is holding a billowing fabric. The background consists of stylized clouds. The rendering is monochrome, using detailed linework and hatching to create depth and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.15

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bohlin 1979, no. 181, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1979

  • Bohlin, Diane DeGrazia. Prints and Related Drawings by the Carracci Family. Exh. cat. Washington: National Gallery of Art, 1979.

Wikidata ID

Q65564345

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