Saturn

1525/1530

Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino, after Giovanni Antonio Pordenone

Associated Names
Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino

Artist, Italian, 1470 - 1560

Giovanni Antonio Pordenone

Artist After, Venetian, probably 1484 - 1539

This is a drawing of a winged figure entangled in an abstract setting. The artwork portrays a muscular, humanoid figure with detailed, feathered wings extending from its back. The figure is in a dynamic pose, with one arm bent upward and the other supporting its body while partially reclining. The environment around the figure seems abstract with stark contrasts of light and dark areas, creating a dramatic effect. Textures are emphasized, particularly in the figure's musculature and the shading of the wings. The style suggests a dramatic and expressive approach, reminiscent of high-contrast woodcut or etching techniques.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Figure Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985-1986, no cat.

2007

  • The Baroque Woodcut, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2007 - 2008

Bibliography

1802

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

Wikidata ID

Q74038299

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