Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Agostino dei Musi in 1523.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Untitled

Agostino dei Musi , 1523

Untitled is a print by the Renaissance artist Agostino dei Musi. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1523 print, created by Agostino dei Musi, is based on a design by Raphael. It depicts a scene from mythology, rendered in a dramatic and eerie style.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Lycaon, a figure from mythology, transforming into a wolf as he prepares to attack the sleeping Jupiter. Lycaon is represented with a twisted, demonic face and horn-like features, while Jupiter is shown reclining on a bed with a female companion.

Technique & Style

The artist employed shading techniques to create a sense of depth, making the figures stand out against the flat background. The use of chiaroscuro adds to the dramatic effect, evoking a nighttime atmosphere with a dark sky visible through a curtained window.

Artist & collection

Artist

Agostino dei Musi

Agostino Veneziano ("Venetian Agostino"), whose real name was Agostino de' Musi (c. 1490 – c. 1540), was an important and prolific Italian engraver of the Renaissance.