Imaginary Landscape with an Amorous Couple
1560
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1560
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Imaginary Landscape with an Amorous Couple is a 1560 ink by Angelo Falconetto, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a dreamy, crowded scene with no clear rules. A winding path leads through a tangle of trees, bushes, and tiny buildings that look like they’re stacked on top of each other. In the middle, a couple sits under a tree, facing away from each other—one looks bored, the other lost in thought. The sky is full of swirling clouds, and the whole thing feels like a mix of a map and a fantasy world. The artist used lines to build up texture, making the trees and buildings look almost like lace. The couple’s quiet moment stands out in this busy, strange landscape. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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