Who painted Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia?

Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia was painted by Hans Burgkmair the Elder in 1516.

Where can I see Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia?

Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia?

Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia

Hans Burgkmair the Elder , 1516

Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair the Elder. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Lucretia, Veturia and Virginia is a 1516 woodcut print by Hans Burgkmair I, depicting three figures of ancient Roman virtue in a classical setting.

Subject & Meaning

The print portrays three exemplary Roman women: Lucretia (left, with sword, symbolizing martyrdom for honor), Veturia (center, crowned, with shield, embodying maternal devotion), and Virginia (right, in a toga, holding a building, representing purity and civic virtue). Their grouping highlights female moral exemplars from Roman history.

Technique & Style

Executed in woodcut, the piece showcases Burgkmair's mastery of the medium through detailed textures, shading, and contrast, which create depth and draw attention to the central figure. The classical style, with its attention to detail and thematic focus, aligns with Renaissance artistic values.

History & Provenance

Created in 1516 by Hans Burgkmair I, a prominent figure in Nuremberg's Renaissance art scene. Provenance details are not specified in available information.

Context

This work reflects the Renaissance humanist interest in classical Roman virtues and the revival of interest in ancient histories as moral guides. It may have been intended for an educated audience familiar with Roman legends.

Legacy

As part of Burgkmair's oeuvre, it contributes to the broader legacy of Renaissance woodcuts in Northern Europe, though its specific influence or reception history is not detailed in the provided sources.