Artwork
Flora and Her Nymphs
Flora and Her Nymphs is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Giulio Bonasone. It dates from 1546 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Giulio Bonasone's engraving, Flora and Her Nymphs, is a print on laid paper created around 1546. It is a representative work by the Italian artist, known for his engravings after old masters and his own designs.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, surrounded by nymphs in a forest setting. The scene is populated with figures interacting with nature, some holding flowers or fruit, and others integrated into the landscape.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Bonasone's skillful use of line work to create depth and texture. Tiny lines are used to produce shadows and dimensional effects, giving the scene a three-dimensional appearance on a two-dimensional surface.
History & Provenance
Bonasone, trained by Marcantonio Raimondi, was active as an engraver and painter in Italy during the 16th century. Flora and Her Nymphs is now part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Bonasone (c. 1498 – after 1574) (or Giulio de Antonio Buonasone or Julio Bonoso) was an Italian painter and engraver born in Bologna. He possibly studied painting under Lorenzo Sabbatini, and painted a Purgatory…
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