Artwork
Tirenio, Montano and Carino
Tirenio, Montano and Carino is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Johann Wilhelm Baur. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tirenio, Montano and Carino is a 1640 drawing by Johann Wilhelm Baur, a German artist known for engraving, etching, and miniature painting. Created with pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, it depicts a scene from a literary work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing illustrates a scene from Il pastor fido, a pastoral tragicomedy by Giovanni Battista Guarini. The three figures shown are characters from the story, suggesting the artist's interest in narrative and literary themes.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash, a technique that allows for expressive linework and nuanced shading. Baur's style in this drawing reflects his skill as an engraver and etcher.
Context
Il pastor fido was a popular work during Baur's time, and its themes and characters were frequently depicted in art. Baur's illustration of the story is part of a broader cultural engagement with the literary work.
Legacy
Baur is also known for his illustrations of Ovid's Metamorphoses, indicating a continued interest in classical themes and literary illustration throughout his career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Wilhelm Baur, Joan Guiliam Bouwer, or Bauer (Strasbourg, 31 May 1607 - Vienna, 1 January 1640) was a German engraver, etcher and miniature painter. He is famous for a series of illustrations of Ovid's Metamorphoses.
