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Eros and Anteros

Jacob Matham after Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures in a seated position, both bodies are fully visible. The figure on the left leans backwards while the figure on the right leans in closely towards them, their lips meeting. The male figure has curly hair, and the female figure has hair styled in a loose updo. Both figures are mostly nude, with some drapery covering parts of their lower bodies and wrapped around the male figure's shoulder. They are each holding a torch that emits thick, swirling smoke. The background features a rocky landscape with a sparse tree on the left side and rolling hills extending into the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1588
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3535 × 4812 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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