Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1646
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pan and Olympus is a 1646 ink by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, a Baroque work, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene with Pan, a mythological figure, and Olympus, the home of the gods. The artist used a lot of detail to create a sense of depth. The scene is full of movement and energy, with trees and hills in the background, which is interesting because it shows the artist's skill at creating a sense of atmosphere. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (baptized 23 March 1609 – 5 May 1664) was an Italian Baroque painter, printmaker and draftsman, of the Genoese school.
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