Nessus and Deianira
Antonio Tempesta’s "Nessus & Deianira" – a dramatic black-and-white engraving of Greek myth. Explore this Baroque masterpiece's dynamic composition, detailed linework & historical significance.
Antonio Tempesta
Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630) was an Italian Mannerist painter & engraver known for battle scenes, landscapes, and collaborations on grand frescoes in Rome & Florence. His work bridged Baroque Rome and Antwerp culture.