Dianae Ephesiae Templum (The Temple of Diana at Ephesus)

1572

Philip Galle, after Maerten van Heemskerck

Associated Names
Philip Galle

Artist, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

Maerten van Heemskerck

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1498 - 1574

This is a drawing of an ancient temple and its surrounding activities. The detailed illustration features an ornate temple building prominently in the center, constructed with large columns and adorned with various statues and reliefs. In the foreground, a group of figures is depicted engaging in stone carving and construction work, using tools on large stone blocks. Behind the temple, there are mountainous landscapes with a radiating light effect. The entire composition reflects an homage to classical antiquity, showcasing the grandeur and meticulous artistry associated with historic architecture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.5 x 27.3 cm (8 7/8 x 10 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.91

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 482, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Bibliography

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Galle). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 482, ii/ii

Inscriptions

upper center in image: DIANAE EPHESIAE TEMPLVM; lower left in image: Martinus Heemskerck Inventor; lower edge of plate: STRVXIT AMAZONIA HANC EPHESVS TIBI DELIA SACRAM / AEDAM, LVXVRIOSIAE INGENS ASIAE ORNAMENTUM. / FUNDAMENTA PALVS TENVIT, CARBONIBVS ANTE / FAR T, UTI TELLURIS STARENT IMMOTA FRAGORE; 5.

Wikidata ID

Q76559237

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