1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Terpsichore is a 1592 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, depicting Saint Cecilia, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman, likely a goddess, in a flowing dress. She's standing in a classical setting. The interesting thing about this work is that it's an engraving, which is a technique where a design is cut into a metal plate, and it was made by a relatively young artist, which is notable. The artist was likely experimenting with different styles and techniques at this point in their career. This adds a layer of curiosity to the work, as we can see them trying out new things. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking at the work of artist: 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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