The Calumny of Apelles 1560

Giorgio Ghisi's 1560 engraving "The Calumny of Apelles" depicts a scene inspired by the ancient Greek painter Apelles. The work portrays the artist being falsely accused of a crime, with a group of figures bringing a naked man to the judge, signifying the slanderous nature of the accusation. The scene is filled with drama and tension, with the figures positioned in a dynamic and dramatic composition. This print, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of the Renaissance revival of ancient themes and artistic styles, demonstrating a fascination with classical literature and mythology in the 16th century.