A Siren, A Naiad, and a Triton c. 16th century

Editor: This is "A Siren, A Naiad, and a Triton" by Angelo Falconetto, made sometime between the late 15th and early 17th centuries. The etching is incredibly detailed. What strikes me is the idealized portrayal of mythological figures. What do you think accounts for this interest in classical subjects? Curator: The Renaissance saw a revival of interest in classical antiquity. Falconetto's print reflects a cultural fascination with Greco-Roman mythology. How do these figures and their activities reflect the societal values of the time? Consider what their presence in public art would communicate. Editor: That's a great point! It's interesting to think about how these images might have shaped public perceptions and even reinforced certain ideals of beauty and power. Curator: Precisely! And how the consumption of these images might have differed across social classes. Editor: Thanks, I hadn't thought about it that way before.