1588
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tantalus is a 1588 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a man falling through the air, his body twisted in a dramatic pose. He is nude, with his arms and legs splayed out to the sides. The background is dark, with swirling clouds that add to the sense of movement and turmoil. In the foreground, the man's face is contorted in a mixture of fear and desperation. His eyes are wide open, and his mouth is agape. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and tension, as if the man is frozen in mid-air. The level of detail in this engraving is impressive, with intricate cross-hatching that adds depth and texture to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the work of Goltzius, Hendrick.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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