Priapus vergrijpt zich aan nimf Lotis 1500 - 1515

This print, "Priapus Attacking the Nymph Lotis", was made by Master IB with the Bird, using the technique of engraving. The image is built from thousands of tiny etched lines, created by dragging a tool called a burin across a copper plate. The act of engraving allows the artist to produce multiple copies, and the relative ease of production means that the artwork can be shared and viewed in different settings, and far away places. In this print, the sharp lines give the scene a sense of drama and tension. The artist skillfully uses the burin to create areas of light and shadow, adding depth and dimension to the figures and landscape. The lines are more densely packed to create darker tones, and more spaced to suggest highlights. The medium itself allows for a high level of detail, with the texture of the trees and the folds in the drapery being meticulously rendered. The print represents a moment frozen in time, with each engraved line capturing the energy of the narrative. It's through this material process of engraving that we see how art and narrative intertwine to create a tangible and enduring image.