Marco Dente Collection

An Assembly of Wise Men and Women, between circa 1510 and circa 1520. Creator: Marco Dente
An Assembly of Wise Men and Women, between circa 1510 and circa 1520

Entellus and Dares, between 1520 and 1525. Creators: Marco Dente, Giulio Romano
Entellus and Dares, between 1520 and 1525

The Skeletons, between 1518 and 1525. Creators: Marco Dente, Baccio Bandinelli
The Skeletons, between 1518 and 1525

Lion, Dragon and Fox, 1520/30. Creator: Jean de Gourmont
Lion, Dragon and Fox, 1520/30

Venus and Cupid riding two sea monsters, Cupid raises an arrow in his right hand, two heads representing wind in the clouds above, ca. 1515-27

Le Sorti... intitolate giardino di pensieri, October 1540. Creators: Unknown, Marco Dente
Le Sorti di Francesco Marcolini da Forli, intitolate giardino di pensieri... October 1540. [The Fates]

Battle with a Cutlass, ca. 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
Battle with a Cutlass, ca. 1515-27

The Judgment of Paris, 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
The Judgment of Paris, 1515-27

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Horsemen, from Trajans Column, 16th century

Pan spying on the nymph Syrinx who is seated on a rock, combing her hair, ca. 1516-20. Formerly attributed to Marcantonio Raimondi

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Sacrifice of a Ram, 16th century

A lion, dragon and fox fighting each other, an inscribed banderole above, an oval composition, ca. 1515-27

Fortitude in profile view walking toward a fire at left and leading a harnessed lion, a landscape in the background, ca. 1515-27

Juno, Ceres, and Psyche in the clouds conversing, Juno seated with a peacock at her feet, Ceres wearing a garland of wheat and Psyche partially naked and holding a cloth, ca. 1515-27

Venus removing a thorn from her left foot while seated on a cloth next to trees, a hare lower right, ca. 1515-27

Olympus naked seated on a tree stump holding pipes, set within a niche, ca. 1515-27

A faun standing in a niche holding aloft a bunch of grapes with his right hand and fruit with his left hand, a dog lower right, ca. 1515-27

Bacchus standing in a niche holding grapes in his raised right hand, fruit in his left hand, a dog lower right, ca. 1515-27

Galatea riding in a shell pulled through the water by dolphins, a cupid below and four more above, at left a triton embracing a nymph and behind them a man on horseback blowing a conch

The Skeletons, a group of emaciated men and women gathered around a skeleton laid on the ground and a figure of Death as a winged skeleton standing above it holding an open book, 1515-27

Laocoon and his sons being attacked by serpents, ca. 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
Laocoon and his sons being attacked by serpents, ca. 1515-27

Laocoon and his two sons being attacked by serpents upon a pedestal, a temple to Minerva behind them, another temple and the sea in the background, ca. 1515-27

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1515-27

Apollo tending the flocks of Admetus, Apollo seated holding a lyre and flanked by a cow and a dog, a serpent winding around a dead tree at right, ca. 1515-27

A group of figures at right witnessing a shipwreck, ca. 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
A group of figures at right witnessing a shipwreck, ca. 1515-27

A man kneeling and placing a laurel branch upon a pile of burning books, ca. 1515-27

A man kneeling next to a basket of fish and taking one with both hands, two men at right in the background, ca. 1515-27

Eurydice naked standing on a rock, her arms raised to the right, ca. 1515-27

Entellus and Dares fighting in front of classical ruins, 1520-25. Creator: Marco Dente
Entellus and Dares fighting in front of classical ruins, 1520-25

Saint Joseph at left and a bishop at right standing before the altar of the Virgin and Christ Child, ca. 1515-27

God appearing to Isaac; God floating in clouds pointing toward Rebecca seated under a tree at left, Isaac kneeling in the center holding a large stick and also pointing to Rebecca, ca. 1515-27

Saint Simon standing facing left, holding a saw and a book, ca. 1515-27

Saint Paul looking to the right and holding a sword and a book, ca. 1515-27

Saint Thomas holding a square rule, his head turned to the right, ca. 1515-27

Saint Matthew holding a pouch, ca. 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
Saint Matthew holding a pouch, ca. 1515-27

Christ standing facing forward, holding a cross with a banner and raising his left hand, ca. 1515-27

Virgin nursing the infant Christ on her lap, 1515-20. Creator: Marco Dente
Virgin nursing the infant Christ on her lap, 1515-20

Eros escaping by sea using his bow to propel a boat made from his quiver with an arrow as the mast and his blindfold as the sail, a banderole above, ca. 1515-27

Vulcan seated hammering on an anvil flanked by Venus and three cupids, ca. 1515-27

A naked man pursing a naiad and a cupid into the water, ca. 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
A naked man pursing a naiad and a cupid into the water, ca. 1515-27

A satyr and a ram attacking each other, the satyr wielding a club with his right hand, a shield resting against a small column at center, buildings in the background, ca. 1515-27

The Virgin of the Fish, ca. 1515-27. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin of the Fish, ca. 1515-27

Frontispiece to Le sorti di Francesco Marcolini da Forli intitolato Giardino di Pensieri, 1540

Woman returning from a hunt carrying a boar in her left hand and a stick on her r... ca
Woman returning from a hunt carrying a boar in her left hand and a stick on her right shoulder to which a hare and two ducks are tied, ca. 1515-1600. After Marco Dente

Grotesque with male figure with lower body and head of acanthus scrolls, ca. 1515-1600. After Marco Dente

Grotesque with a vase, birds and acanthus scrolls, ca. 1515-1600. Creator: Unknown
Grotesque with a vase, birds and acanthus scrolls, ca. 1515-1600. After Marco Dente

Three cupids in front of a facade with pilasters, one holding a trident and anoth... ca
Three cupids in front of a facade with pilasters, one holding a trident and another a large shell, ca. 1515-1600. After Marco Dente. After Raphael

The Virgin reading with the infant Christ; woman seated in profile facing left an... ca
The Virgin reading with the infant Christ; woman seated in profile facing left and reading with an arm around a child who looks out toward the viewer, ca. 1515-1600

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"Marco Dente: A Master of Mythological Tales and Intricate Engravings" Step into the enchanting world of Marco Dente, an artist whose name resonates with brilliance and artistic mastery. Known for his intricate engravings, Dente's works transport us to a realm where myth intertwines with reality. In "Venus and Cupid riding two sea monsters, " we witness the divine duo traversing the depths of the ocean on majestic creatures. Cupid raises his arrow, ready to strike hearts with love's sweet sting. The scene is alive with passion and beauty. Diving deeper into Dente's repertoire, we encounter "Le Sorti. . intitolate giardino di pensieri. " Created in October 1540 by an unknown hand but attributed to our talented artist, this work invites us into a garden of thoughts—a place where imagination flourishes. The battle comes alive in "Battle with a Cutlass. " Here, Marco Dente himself takes center stage as he showcases his prowess not only as an engraver but also as a storyteller. Every stroke of his cutlass captures the intensity and valor that define epic clashes. "The Judgment of Paris" transports us back to ancient Greece, where gods and mortals mingled freely. Through Dente's skilled hands emerges a scene filled with tension as Paris must decide which goddess deserves the golden apple—the catalyst for war or peace? As we explore further through time-honored pieces like "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Horsemen, " we are reminded of Rome's grandeur captured within Trajan's Column—an enduring testament to history brought forth by Dente’s artistry. Delving deeper into mythology, Pan spies on nymph Syrinx while she combs her hair in solitude upon a rock—a moment frozen forever in "Pan spying on the nymph Syrinx. " The delicate details reveal both vulnerability and sensuality amidst nature's embrace. In "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae.