Lovers
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lovers is a 1612 ink by Antoine Jacquard, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a round scene with two figures standing close together in a landscape. One holds a fan or scroll, and the other wears a hat and long robes. Behind them, a small town sits by a river, with a bridge and a distant hill. The outer ring is filled with decorative patterns—leaves, scrolls, and geometric shapes. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the figures’ faces and hands. The scene feels quiet and thoughtful, like a story without words. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal.
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