To Print or Not to Print? Hendrick Goltzius' 1595 "Sine Baccho et Cerere Friget Venus" and Engraving with Precious Metals

• Autores: Madeleine Viljoen
• Localización: Zeitschrift für Kunstgeschichte, ISSN 0044-2992, Vol. 74, Nº. 1, 2011, págs. 45-76
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article explores the history of the 1595 engraving “Sine Baccho et Cerere Friget Venus” by artist Hendrick Goltzius. The author reflects on the engraving in a plate of silver and the art of printmaking with base and noble metals such as gold. Topics discussed include the work of artist Albrecht Dürer, portrait engraving, and related works such as “Paniere Farnese” by artist Francesco Villamena. Other topics include the art collecting of Emperor Rudolf II, the influence of sculptor Michelangelo Buonarotti, and the reconciliation of honor and wealth in art.