Jupiter and Io

1589

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

Associated Names
Hendrick Goltzius

Related Artist, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

Hendrick Goltzius

Artist After, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

This is a drawing of mythological figures amidst a dramatic landscape. The image shows two central figures in dynamic poses. The scene is set in a rocky environment with dark, swirling textures. On the left, a separate scene is contained within a cloud-like formation, depicting a smaller figure guiding a cow. The drawing employs contrasts of light and shadow to highlight the figures and create movement. The textures are detailed, capturing the flow of fabric and the ruggedness of the natural elements surrounding the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.4 x 24.9 cm (6 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.) cut to platemark

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.159

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein 1996, no. 547, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Edward Peart, London (1756 or 1758 - 1826) (Lugt 892). Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Bibliography

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: no. 524

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-: no. 547, i/ii.

Inscriptions

lower left in image: 16; lower center in plate: Juppiter Inachiden densa caligne stupirat... / ... facta dea est; by later hand, verso in graphite: B 47 Jupiter & Io Ovid I, 16

Wikidata ID

Q76559490

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