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Pair of Lovers

Valentin Sezenius

1626

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Pair of Lovers is a 1626 by Valentin Sezenius, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Valentin Sezenius
When & what style?: 1626 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This etching shows two people sitting on a tree branch, holding each other close. The woman wears a fancy hat with feathers and a ruffled collar, while the man has a wide-brimmed hat and a belt with a small pouch. Around them, birds perch on branches, and a lyre leans against the tree trunk. The whole scene looks like a sketchy, dreamy forest. The year "1626" is stamped in the corner, hinting this is from long ago. The artist used only black lines to create the image, giving it a simple but detailed look. Next, check out the Baroque movement for more dramatic, expressive art like this.