A man and woman offering a platter of coins to a king seated on a throne, set within an elaborate frame 1535 - 1580

This is a late Renaissance engraving by Battista Angolo del Moro, a Mannerist artist, dated to 1535-1580. The artwork, entitled “A man and woman offering a platter of coins to a king seated on a throne, set within an elaborate frame”, is a captivating example of the artist's skillful use of line and detail. The central scene depicts a man and woman presenting a platter of coins to a king, their figures rendered in intricate detail, while the elaborate frame, featuring a series of scrolls and architectural motifs, adds a sense of depth and grandeur. The artwork's ornate composition and elegant figures are characteristic of del Moro’s approach to Mannerist style. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this intricate engraving.