Amoris virus hominem...
1597
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1597
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Amoris virus hominem... is a 1597 ink by Robert Boissard, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two people in a dimly lit room. The woman stands tall, draped in a heavy robe and a hooded cloak, holding a small mirror. The man beside her leans in, looking at her with a serious face. The floor is plain, and a single plant sits in the corner. The woman’s outfit and the mirror might hint at vanity or pride. The Latin text below reads like a moral lesson, but it’s hard to make out the full meaning without help. If you like this kind of detailed linework, look up engraving.
Robert Boissard (1560–1601) was a French artist, born in Valence.
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