1518
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Apollo on Parnassus is a 1518 ink by Marcantonio Raimondi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy scene with gods, poets, and musicians gathered under leafy trees. At the center, a bearded man sits playing a lyre while others watch or join in. Above them, winged figures float, holding laurel branches. Some people stand in flowing robes, others lean on staffs or instruments. A closed door sits at the bottom, with names like *Homer* and *Orpheus* labeled near the figures. The tiny lines and shadows create depth, making the figures look three-dimensional. This kind of detailed etching was a big deal in its time. Try looking up engraving to see how artists made prints like this.
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
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