Saturn
1597
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacob Matham
Jacob Matham (1571–1631) was a Dutch artist, born in Haarlem.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saturn is a 1597 ink by Jacob Matham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the image, a man stands in the center, holding a large scythe in his right hand and a baby in his left. He is nude, with a cloth draped around his waist. The man has long hair and a beard, and he appears to be looking down at the baby. The background of the image is dark, with some faint lines and shapes visible. The man's pose and the objects he is holding suggest that he may be a representation of the god Saturn, who was often depicted as a powerful and authoritative figure. The baby in his arms may represent the cyclical nature of time, which was often associated with Saturn. This engraving is an example of the Renaissance style, characterized by its use of classical motifs and symbolism. To learn more about this style, look up the Renaissance.
Jacob Matham (1571–1631) was a Dutch artist, born in Haarlem.
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