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This is an image of a rural scene with a wooded landscape near a body of water. It shows two figures talking near a large tree, while another figure stands to the left holding a basin. A serene body of water extends to the background, bordered by rocky terrain on the left and buildings in the distance on the right. The drawing is detailed, with fine-lined natural and architectural elements. The textures of the tree, rocks, and hills are captured through delicate lines, reminiscent of etched or engraved art. The name "BENEDETTO MONTAGNA" is inscribed in the upper left corner.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Birth of Adonis
Benedetto Montagna
- Date
- c. 1515/1520
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- sheet: 16.5 x 11.4 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.6239
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1501 to 1550
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Italian
- engraving
- classical
- mythology
- Adonis
Inscription
upper left in plate: BENEDETO / MONTAGNA
Watermarks
present but not identified
NGA object ID 9171. 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.