1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Il Morbetto (The Plague) is a 1512 ink by Marcantonio Raimondi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a somber scene of people and animals affected by a plague. In the foreground, a man tends to a fire while another man holds a large shell, with a woman and child lying on the ground nearby. A cow and a dog are also present, with the cow appearing to be dead or dying. The background features buildings and trees, with a few people visible in the distance. The engraving's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall mood of the scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate lines and shading that bring the image to life. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Raimondi, Marcantonio.
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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