Ixion was painted by Hendrick Goltzius in 1588.

Where can I see Ixion?

Ixion is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ixion?

Ixion is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Ixion?

Museum-quality prints of Ixion are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Ixion

Hendrick Goltzius , 1588

Ixion is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1588 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in image: C. Corneil Pictor Inv. HG sculp 4.

About this work

Overview

Ixion is an engraving on laid paper created by Hendrick Goltzius in 1588. It is a representative work of the Northern Mannerism style, characteristic of Goltzius's intricate and technically advanced compositions.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts the mythological figure Ixion, shown bound to a wheel. However, the visual representation is more complex, featuring a chaotic scene with intertwined figures and a sense of turmoil, suggesting a narrative that extends beyond the central figure.

Technique & Style

Goltzius employed cross-hatching, a technique involving fine, crisscrossed lines, to create depth, texture, and a three-dimensional effect. The use of dark lines contributes to a sense of movement and tension, characteristic of his engravings and the Northern Mannerism style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1588 by Hendrick Goltzius, a German-born Dutch printmaker and draftsman, Ixion exemplifies the artist's skill and his position as a leading Dutch engraver of the early Baroque period.

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Artist

Hendrick Goltzius

Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.