Tomb of a Bishop
1544
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Battista Angolo del Moro
Battista Angolo del Moro (1552–1552) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Tomb of a Bishop is a 1544 ink by Battista Angolo del Moro, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a busy scene split into two parts. At the top, a woman holds a baby while angels swirl around her, some playing instruments. Below, a crowd of people gathers around a tomb, some kneeling, others holding objects. The lines are sharp and detailed, with lots of movement in the figures. The top scene looks like a heavenly moment, while the lower scene feels like a funeral. The text in the middle reads like a Latin inscription, probably naming the tomb’s owner. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
Battista Angolo del Moro (1552–1552) was an artist.
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