1561
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gustus (Taste) is a 1561 ink by Cornelis Cort, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a woman in a long dress, sitting on the ground and cutting fruit from a basket. She is surrounded by trees, a monkey, and a fruit-filled basket. The scene is rendered in black and white, with intricate details and textures. The woman's dress is flowing, and her hair is covered by a cloth. The monkey is perched on a tree branch, watching the woman with interest. The fruit in the basket is abundant and varied, with grapes, apples, and other fruits visible. The image is an allegory of taste, with the woman representing the sense of taste and the fruit representing the pleasures of the palate. To learn more about the artist's use of engraving and cross-hatching techniques, look up the artist Cort, Cornelis.
Cornelis Cort (c. 1533 – c. 17 March 1578) was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman. He spent the last 12 years of his life in Italy, where he was known as Cornelio Fiammingo.
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