Pygmalion and Galatea

About this work

This engraving shows a man and a woman. The man sits on a pedestal, holding a tool in his right hand and a bouquet of flowers in his left. He's wearing a loincloth and a headband. The woman stands beside him, nude except for a cloth draped over her left shoulder. She's looking down at the man. The man's tool might be a chisel, and the woman seems to be made of stone. The background is dark, with a large arch behind them. The engraving is detailed, with lots of lines and textures. You can learn more about the Renaissance movement, which inspired this artwork.