Medea Embarks with Jason
1563
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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René Boyvin
René Boyvin (1525–1598) was a French artist, born in Angers.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Medea Embarks with Jason is a 1563 ink by René Boyvin, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print is packed with swirling figures and dramatic action. In the center, a woman in flowing robes stands on a rocky shore, gripping a sword while a child clutches her leg. Around her, men scramble with bags and a ship looms in the background. The edges frame smaller scenes—angry faces, floating cherubs, and a basket of fruit—all tangled in intricate lines. The artist used sharp, precise lines to create depth and movement, almost like a crowded stage. The mix of violent gestures and quiet details makes it feel alive. Next, check out how engraving works to see how these lines were carved into metal.
René Boyvin (1525–1598) was a French artist, born in Angers.
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