1507
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Man and Woman with a Ball is a 1507 ink by Marcantonio Raimondi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man and woman standing together, holding a ball. The man is nude, while the woman is partially clothed, with a cloth draped over her shoulder and arm. A small fire burns behind them, and they stand in front of a backdrop of trees and foliage. The woman holds a small dish in her left hand, and the man has his right hand on her shoulder. The scene is rendered in intricate detail, with fine lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. This engraving is reminiscent of the work of Raimondi, Marcantonio, a master of the Renaissance style.
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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