Who painted Tomb of a Bishop?

Tomb of a Bishop was painted by Battista Angolo del Moro in 1544.

Where can I see Tomb of a Bishop?

Tomb of a Bishop is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tomb of a Bishop?

Tomb of a Bishop is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Tomb of a Bishop?

Museum-quality prints of Tomb of a Bishop are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Tomb of a Bishop

Battista Angolo del Moro , 1544

Tomb of a Bishop is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Battista Angolo del Moro. It dates from 1544 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:on tomb in image: Greek inscription; by later hand, across upper verso in graphite: Battista del Moro detto il Torbido / after Parmigianino Bartsch 16. p. 184; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: AL

About this work

Overview

Tomb of a Bishop is a print created by Battista Angolo del Moro around 1544, combining etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a divided scene: a heavenly moment above, with a woman and child surrounded by angels, and a funeral below, with mourners gathered around a tomb. A Latin inscription in the middle likely identifies the deceased.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by sharp, detailed lines and dynamic figures, achieved through the combination of etching and engraving on laid paper.