Olympus (Surprise) 1535 - 1545

"Olympus (Surprise)" is a wood-cut print by Italian artist Niccolò Vicentino (1510 - 1550) dating back to between 1535 and 1545. The work depicts a figure in an oval frame against a cloudy sky. The figure is in a dramatic pose, seemingly surprised, and clad in billowing drapery. The print is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. The blue tones of the print contribute to the overall sense of movement and mystery.