1499
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Dissimilar Couple is a 1499 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man and woman standing side by side, looking at each other. The man holds a cane and wears a fur-lined hat and a belted robe. The woman has a tall, pointed hat and a long dress with a belt. Around them, swirling scrolls and a feather fan fill the edges. The two figures seem very different in style and attitude. This kind of contrast was often used to show deeper meanings in art. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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