Artwork
An oval with scenes of the Metamorphoses: The Rape of Europa, the peasants turned into frogs, The Fall of Icarus, Glaucus and Scylla
An oval with scenes of the Metamorphoses: The Rape of Europa, the peasants turned into frogs, The Fall of Icarus, Glaucus and Scylla is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Erasmus Hornick. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing by Erasmus Hornick, created around 1592, is an oval composition featuring multiple scenes. It is a work on paper held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts various episodes from Ovid's Metamorphoses, including the Rape of Europa, peasants transformed into frogs, the Fall of Icarus, and Glaucus and Scylla. These mythological scenes are arranged within interconnected circular forms and ornate borders.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines and cross-hatching to create shading and define shapes. The intricate design features a central flower-like motif surrounded by swirling patterns and borders adorned with tiny shapes.
Artist & collection
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