Artwork
Mars's Revenge on Adonis
Mars's Revenge on Adonis is an ink print by the Baroque artist Crescenzio Onofri. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Crescenzio Onofri's 1696 etching, Mars's Revenge on Adonis, is a print that depicts a dramatic scene.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows two figures in a turbulent forest landscape, representing abstract concepts rather than real individuals. One figure rides a horse and shoots a bow at another on the ground, amidst twisted branches and buildings.
Technique & Style
Onofri employed sharp, detailed lines to convey a sense of chaos and energy, characteristic of the etching technique, which involves carving lines into a surface to create the image.
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