Juno
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a woman standing in a landscape, holding a staff and a feathered bundle. She wears a draped robe and a crown of leaves, with a small town and hills in the background. The border is packed with ornate swirls, leaves, and tiny figures, all carved into the paper. The woman looks like a goddess, but her exact identity isn’t clear from the image. The intricate border and detailed figures suggest this was meant to be studied closely. Next, check out how this work uses engraving.
