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Decorative Panel with Mythological Figures

Angelo Falconetto

1560

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Decorative Panel with Mythological Figures is a 1560 ink by Angelo Falconetto, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Angelo Falconetto
When & what style?: 1560 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching on blue paper depicts a mythological scene with multiple figures. In the foreground, a woman is shown holding a child, while a man sits beside them. Above them, a cherub is visible, and a basket of fruit is placed behind the man. The figures are surrounded by intricate, swirling patterns that add to the overall sense of movement and energy in the scene. The use of blue paper gives the etching a unique tone and texture. This work is an example of Renaissance art, and it can be found at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.