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The image shows two figures reclining closely together. The bodies are detailed, showing skin texture and muscle definition from the waist up. One figure has obscured facial features, while the other has visible delicate features and curly hair. The clothing appears minimal, resembling flowing drapery. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background consists of abstract shapes and lines, suggesting a natural environment.
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The image shows two figures reclining closely together. The bodies are detailed, showing skin texture and muscle definition from the waist up. One figure has obscured facial features, while the other has visible delicate features and curly hair. The clothing appears minimal, resembling flowing drapery. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background consists of abstract shapes and lines, suggesting a natural environment.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Acis and Galatea

Abraham Bloemaert

Date
c. 1590 - 1593
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash and traces of white heightening over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 31.2 x 30.1 cm (12 5/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2006.11.7
Credit line
Woodner Collection, Gift of Andrea Woodner
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Baroque
  • Dutch
  • plant
  • Nude
  • Tree
  • Lovers
  • Figures
Provenance

Dr. Matthias Konrad Hubert Rech [1879-1946], Bonn, Germany (Lugt 2745b); (sale, London, Sotheby's, 27 June 1974, lot 169); purchased by Ian Woodner, New York; by inheritance to his daughters, Andrea and Dian Woodner, New York, 1990; gift to NGA, 2006.

Inscription

by later hand, center verso in graphite: Gernt Pieters / cf. Pieters / 130788

Watermarks

fleur-de-lis with initials IS in circle with number 4 and initials WR below (similar to Briquet 7124

NGA object ID 75820. 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.