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.
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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
Print
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.