This is a drawing of several figures set against a natural backdrop. The drawing features a group of six figures, along with two smaller figures, who appear to be in a garden or wooded setting. The figures are depicted in various poses, some with arms raised. Around them, trees with sparse foliage frame the scene, and clouds are visible in the sky. The engraving is detailed, with careful attention to the human form and drapery. The scene is bustling with life, creating a lively tableau with dynamic interactions between the figures and their surroundings.
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This is a drawing of several figures set against a natural backdrop. The drawing features a group of six figures, along with two smaller figures, who appear to be in a garden or wooded setting. The figures are depicted in various poses, some with arms raised. Around them, trees with sparse foliage frame the scene, and clouds are visible in the sky. The engraving is detailed, with careful attention to the human form and drapery. The scene is bustling with life, creating a lively tableau with dynamic interactions between the figures and their surroundings.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Allegory of Carnal Love

Cristofano Robetta

Medium
engraving on vellum
Dimensions
sheet: 29.2 x 27.8 cm (11 1/2 x 10 15/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1964.8.1432
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • engraving
  • Carnal Love
  • emotion
  • allegory

NGA object ID 48586. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.