1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pyramus and Thisbe is a 1514 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a woman standing over a man, who lies on the ground. The woman is dressed in a long, flowing gown and holds a sword in her right hand. The man is dressed in armor and appears to be dead. In the background, there is a fountain with a statue of a woman on top. The woman's expression is one of sadness and regret, while the man's body is limp and lifeless. The scene is set in a serene and peaceful environment, with trees and a body of water in the distance. The painting is a beautiful example of Renaissance art, with intricate details and symbolism. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the art technique of engraving.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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