Mythological Figures and Nature

Engravings featuring mythological scenes with figures such as Hercules and Deïanira, alongside satyrs and bacchants in lush forest settings. The artworks evoke themes of love and revelry.

Italy, Perino del Vaga, Caraglio, Giovanni Jacopo, Loves of the Gods, The Loves of the Gods, Hercules and Deïanira, verso - stamped, The naked Deïanira sits on Hercules' lap. On the right lies the dead centaur Nessus. In the lower margin Italian verse in two columns., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 213 mm, width 136 mm, Italian, 1505 - 1565, print maker, printmaker, 1515 - 1565, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1501 - 1547-10-19
Italy, Perino del Vaga, Caraglio, Giovanni Jacopo, Loves of the Gods, The Loves of the Gods, Hercules and Deïanira, verso - stamped, The naked Deïanira sits on Hercules' lap. On the right lies the dead centaur Nessus. In the lower margin Italian verse in two columns., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 213 mm, width 136 mm, Italian, 1505 - 1565, print maker, printmaker, 1515 - 1565, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1501 - 1547-10-19