Two lovers on a bed, from "The Loves of the Gods" 1526 - 1536

This engraving by Italian artist Giulio Bonasone, created between 1526 and 1536, depicts a scene of two lovers embracing on a bed, with a third figure watching from the side. The work, titled "Two lovers on a bed, from "The Loves of the Gods", utilizes the characteristic chiaroscuro technique, common in Renaissance art, to create a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the figures' anatomy and the textures of the bed linens. The intricate details of the figures' postures and expressions and the dramatic use of light and shadow contribute to the artwork's sensuality, drawing the viewer into the intimate moment captured in the image. It is a testament to the skill of Bonasone as a printmaker and his ability to render human emotion through carefully crafted lines. The engraving is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.