Der Frühling
ca. 1594
Hendrick Goltzius captures a flirtatious garden scene in this Mannerist drawing, where a lute-playing suitor serenades an elegantly dressed woman while Cupid takes aim from the branches above. Created around 1594, this piece is part of a series representing the seasons, showcasing Goltzius's incredible skill. The intricate detailing in the woman's ruffled collar and the suitor's puffed sleeves perfectly illustrates the fashionable, slightly exaggerated style of the late 16th century. You can even spot the artist's famous "HG" monogram hiding in the bottom right corner, a signature of his masterful draftsmanship.
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