The Golden Age

The Golden Age

Hendrik Goltzius

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a mythological scene with many figures in a lush landscape. It has adults and childlike figures doing various things. The scene has swirling clouds, a stream, and mountains in the background. This scene looks very balanced and harmonious. The details show a connection between nature and the divine. The artist included many intricate details to show this connection. You can see more of this style by looking at the technique: engraving.

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