1572
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mausolaeum (The Tomb of Mausolus at Halicarnassus) is a 1572 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a grand tomb shaped like a pyramid, packed with statues and carvings. In front, a shirtless man holds a round object while a woman in flowing robes points toward the building. Workers around them build or pose in dramatic poses. The tomb’s steps lead up to a row of arched windows with figures inside. The title at the top, *Mausolaeum*, hints this is a famous ancient tomb. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and texture. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Philip (or Philips) Galle (1537 – March 1612) was a Dutch publisher, best known for publishing old master prints, which he also produced as designer and engraver. He is especially known for his reproductive engravings of paintings.
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