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Mutius Scaevola

Monogrammist FG

1537

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Mutius Scaevola is a 1537 ink by Monogrammist FG, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Monogrammist FG
When & what style?: 1537 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a scene from ancient Roman history, featuring a man named Mutius Scaevola. He is shown with his right hand in a flame, while three men in armor stand around him. The scene is set against a backdrop of a curtain and a table with a bowl on it. In the foreground, the three armored men are engaged in conversation, while Mutius Scaevola stands calmly, his hand in the flame. The scene is rendered in a detailed and intricate style, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The image is an example of Renaissance art, characterized by its use of classical themes and detailed realism. The artist's use of engraving and cross-hatching techniques adds to the overall sense of detail and texture in the image. To learn more about this style, look up the Renaissance movement.