1518
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Allegory of Fortitude (?) is a 1518 ink by Master of 1515, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a small, strange city scene. A man rides a horse on a rooftop, looking calm. Below, a woman lies on the ground, half-hidden by a lion’s body. The buildings have fancy columns and odd faces peeking from windows. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth. This style was common in Renaissance prints. Next, look up engraving to see how artists made detailed prints like this.
This anonymous engraver signed their work with a tiny "M" inside a circle, like a secret handshake.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
