Artwork
Two Fauns Carrying a Child in a Basket
Two Fauns Carrying a Child in a Basket is a print by the Renaissance artist Marcantonio Raimondi. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1976.127
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection in memory of V. Browne Irish
About this work
Overview
Marcantonio Raimondi's print, Two Fauns Carrying a Child in a Basket, dates to circa 1514 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two fauns, characterized by their muscular bodies and horns, gently transporting a child in a basket through a natural, possibly forested, environment. One faun holds a staff, the other a leafy branch, while the child rests or sleeps, underscoring a scene of careful conveyance.
Technique & Style
Executed in a classical style, the work exhibits Renaissance traits through its detailed and realistic rendering of the subjects, highlighting Raimondi's adherence to the artistic values of his time.
History & Provenance
Created around 1514, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here, emphasizing the need for further research into its provenance.
Context
Emerging during the Renaissance, this work reflects the period's fascination with classical motifs and the integration of mythological creatures into artistic narratives, possibly alluding to themes of protection or transition.
Legacy
As a Renaissance print, it contributes to the understanding of 16th-century artistic practices and the dissemination of classical influences through printmaking, though its specific impact or influence on later art is not explicitly outlined.
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Artist
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
