Venus
1534
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara
Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara (1534–1534) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Venus is a 1534 ink by Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a busy black-and-white scene full of swirling lines and small figures. At the top, a banner reads "VENUS," and below it, a group of people—some standing, some sitting—are tangled in vines and clouds. The edges are packed with tiny faces, animals, and strange shapes, all carved into the page. Notice how the figures look both human and slightly mythical, like characters from a story. The artist used sharp lines and patterns to fill every inch, making it feel crowded yet balanced. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how it works.
Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara (1534–1534) was an artist.
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