Venus and Mercury
1520
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Hans Burgkmair the Elder
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Venus and Mercury is a 1520 by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows two figures in a wild, leafy landscape. One stands tall, holding a staff, while the other kneels, reaching toward them. The background is packed with swirling vines, trees, and a distant building half-hidden by foggy hills. The kneeling figure’s face is blurred, almost like they’re melting into the scene. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to make the scene feel both busy and dreamy. Next, check out Renaissance art to see how this style connects to other works.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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