The Triumph of Love

c. 1539

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

The image shows a mythological scene with various figures and classical architecture. There is a procession of figures, including those holding tridents and other items typical of mythology, with horses, and a winged figure wielding a bow and arrow. In the background, there is a hilly landscape featuring a staircase leading up to a temple or structure with columns. The scene is intricately detailed, showcasing flowing garments and dynamic postures of the figures, and the sky is filled with stylized clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2726

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 97, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

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

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64956859

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