Two Fauns Carrying a Child

Marcantonio Raimondi

Associated Names
Marcantonio Raimondi

Artist, Roman, c. 1480 - c. 1534

This is a drawing of two men and a child with rustic elements. The scene depicts two muscular men, one on each side, appearing to support a basket or platform that holds a young child. The figure on the left is holding a club, while the figure on the right wields a torch. Both figures are partially draped with cloth, emphasizing their physique. The child is central in the composition, with an intent expression. The background features a fabric or tapestry that adds depth and detail, and the edges of the drawing include decorative elements such as tree branches and foliage. The style is reminiscent of classical or mythological themes, often associated with Renaissance art, reflecting an emphasis on anatomy and narrative.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1947.12.39

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 230


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1950

  • Rosenwald Collection: An Exhibition of Recent Acquisitions, NGA, 1950, no. 69, repro.

1973

  • Prints of the Italian Renaissance, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1973, no. 364.

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

Q64960110

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