Allegory of Love
1540
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1540
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Allegory of Love is a 1540 ink by Raimondi School, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving is packed with swirling bodies and wild energy. In the center, a woman holds a baby while a man leans in close. Around them, half-naked figures float, climb, and reach out—some look happy, others tense. Clouds fill the sky, and tiny cherubs dart near the bottom. The whole scene feels alive, almost chaotic. Notice how the lines never stop. Every curve and shadow is carved into the paper, making the figures pop. The artist used tiny marks to build up dark and light spots, like a puzzle of lines. Try looking up engraving to see how this trick works.
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