Combats et Triomphes
1540–83
Medium
Engraving, probably first state of four
Dimensions
Sheet: 2 13/16 × 8 13/16 in. (7.1 × 22.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Accession Number
2012.136.156.7
Tags
Art Historical Context
Etienne Delaune's *Combats et Triomphes*, created between 1540 and 1583, is a masterful engraving likely from the first state of a four-part series. This petite print, measuring just 2 13/16 × 8 13/16 inches, exemplifies the French Mannerist's skill in capturing intricate details on a metal plate incised with fine lines. As a pioneering goldsmith and engraver influenced by Italian Renaissance masters like Rosso Fiorentino, Delaune produced works that bridged fine art and decorative design, making complex imagery accessible through printmaking. The composition bursts with energy, featuring men...
About the Artist
Etienne Delaune · 1514–1583
Comment on works: Draftsman; Engraver; Medalist