The Lovers 1465 - 1490

"The Lovers" is a 15th-century engraving by the Master bxg, an anonymous artist who worked in the late 15th century. The print depicts a young couple, possibly a betrothed pair, their faces turned towards each other in a tender embrace. The artist's meticulous use of line and detail, combined with the subtle expressiveness of the figures, creates a powerful image of love and intimacy. This work, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a significant example of the Northern Renaissance style of printmaking.