Artwork
Embracing Couple
Embracing Couple is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Martin Treu. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Embracing Couple is an engraving on laid paper created by Martin Treu around 1540.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a couple embracing, with the woman wearing a headscarf and long dress, and the man dressed in a hat, tunic, and leggings, holding a sword. The plain background and simple composition focus attention on the figures.
Technique & Style
The engraving features cross-hatching, which creates texture and depth. The level of detail and realism in the work are characteristic of the Renaissance style.
Artist & collection
