Jason Tames the Two Bulls of Mars
1563
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
René Boyvin
René Boyvin (1525–1598) was a French artist, born in Angers.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jason Tames the Two Bulls of Mars is a 1563 ink by René Boyvin, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic scene with a half-naked man wrestling two wild bulls. Around him, more figures—some standing, some sprawled—fill the space, tangled in vines and odd shapes. The edges are packed with smaller, twisted human forms, like they’re being squeezed into the corners. The main scene looks like a myth or story, with the man holding a staff and the bulls rearing up. The artist used lots of sharp lines to show muscle and movement, almost like scratching into the paper. Next, check out how this was made with engraving.
René Boyvin (1525–1598) was a French artist, born in Angers.
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