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The Battle of the Amazons
Enea VicoLinkedCulture matchlcp-9c6a3914ef4b
- Date
- 1543
- Medium
- Engraving in black on ivory laid paper
- Culture
- Italy
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Object ID
- 131388
From the Art Institute of Chicago record
Renaissance Italian printmaker Enea Vico specialized in ancient history scenes, illustrations of medals, and classically inspired decorations. This shield-like engraving captures the fervor of battle waged by the mythical race of Amazons, warrior women who lived in a male-free society and cut off their left breasts as a sign of bravery. Enea Vico did not demonstrate this anatomical peculiarity, but neither did the ancient Greek sculptures he likely consulted to create the work.
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- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Woods Endowment
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- Object type
- AAT300041273
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