Who painted Mars's Revenge on Adonis?

Mars's Revenge on Adonis was painted by Crescenzio Onofri in 1696.

Where can I see Mars's Revenge on Adonis?

Mars's Revenge on Adonis is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mars's Revenge on Adonis?

Mars's Revenge on Adonis is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Mars's Revenge on Adonis?

Museum-quality prints of Mars's Revenge on Adonis are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mars's Revenge on Adonis

Crescenzio Onofri , 1696

Mars's Revenge on Adonis is an ink print by the Baroque artist Crescenzio Onofri. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in plate: In oedibus Marchionis Caroli Theoduli Oppidi Sancti Viti pinxit et ere incidit Crescentius deHunufrys; later hand on verso: ST8384L155 / B.11 / 94/

About this work

Overview

Crescenzio Onofri's 1696 etching, Mars's Revenge on Adonis, is a print that depicts a dramatic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows two figures in a turbulent forest landscape, representing abstract concepts rather than real individuals. One figure rides a horse and shoots a bow at another on the ground, amidst twisted branches and buildings.

Technique & Style

Onofri employed sharp, detailed lines to convey a sense of chaos and energy, characteristic of the etching technique, which involves carving lines into a surface to create the image.