Venus after the Bath, 1525-1530
Albrecht Altdorferexpand_more
Engravingexpand_more
Gift of Elizabeth, Julie, and Catherine Andrus in memory of John and Marion Andrusexpand_more 2015.93.31
Not on Viewexpand_more
This design originated with Raphael, then spread north through an engraving by the Italian printmaker Marcantonio Raimondi. Albrecht Altdorfer added his own twist, switching the emphasis from classical beauty to action. While the Italian Venus dried her foot in self-absorbed reverie, this sharp-featured version resembles a harried hausfrau, impatient to finish her bath so she can respond to the yammering Cupid.
Details
- Title
- Venus after the Bath
- Artist Life
- c. 1480-1538
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2015.93.31
- Provenance
- Paul J. Sachs (1878-1965), Lugt 2091, Cambridge, Mass. John E. Andrus III, Wayzata, Minn.; by descent to his daughters, Elizabeth, Katie, and Julie; gave to MIA, 2015. Earlier provenances have been gathered, but further research will increase our knowledge of their histories.
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Bartsch 34 (vol. 8, p. 53); New Hollstein e.41; Winzinger 167 (only state)
- Curator Approved
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