Saturn
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saturn is a 1592 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man standing in an arched doorway, holding a scythe in his right hand. He is draped in a flowing cloth, with leaves and vines wrapped around his waist. The man's hair is curly, and he has a beard. Above the doorway, a bird with outstretched wings sits on either side of a column. The background is dark, with the man and doorway standing out in contrast. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which creates a sense of depth and texture. The level of detail is impressive, with even the smallest features of the man's face and clothing rendered with precision. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used to create this engraving, you might want to look up the artist Goltzius, Hendrick.
