Dimensions: height 179 mm, width 245 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This print, "The Marriage of Perseus and Andromeda," was created by Battista Angolo del Moro. The composition arranges figures in two distinct registers, creating a clear visual hierarchy. The upper register features two kneeling figures, mirroring each other as they adorn a classical urn with garlands. The lower register depicts a more intimate scene, with figures reclining and interacting in a domestic setting. Del Moro uses line and form to separate the idealized, public ceremony from the more private, human interactions below. The classical urn, centrally placed, acts as a focal point. This division reflects a structuralist approach, separating social roles and personal relationships into discrete, yet connected, spheres of experience. The artist's use of line creates a sense of depth and texture, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay between public duty and private emotion. As such, the work encapsulates a broader cultural discourse of how individuals negotiate their identities and relationships within societal frameworks.
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