Artwork
Fortitude
Fortitude is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Marco Dente. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Fortitude is an engraving created by Marco Dente around 1510. It is a representative example of reproductive printmaking in early 16th-century Rome.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman standing beside a lion, symbolizing the virtue of Fortitude. The woman's calm demeanor and firm posture convey control and strength, while the lion's fierce appearance underscores the challenge she embodies.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Dente's skill in rendering detailed textures, such as the lion's fur and the woman's clothing. The print's style reflects the influence of classical motifs and sculptural forms, characteristic of the period's artistic trends.
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Artist
Marco Dente da Ravenna (1493–1527), usually just called Marco Dente, was an Italian engraver born in Ravenna in the latter part of the 15th Century.
