1561
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Odoratus (Smell) is a 1561 ink by Cornelis Cort, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a woman sitting on the ground, surrounded by flowers and a dog. She is dressed in a long, flowing gown and has a wreath of flowers on her head. The woman is holding a flower in her hand and appears to be smelling it. In the background, there is a vase with more flowers and a distant landscape with hills and buildings. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. The artist's use of cross-hatching and engraving techniques adds depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the Renaissance movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists from this period.
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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