Artwork
Michelangelo
Michelangelo is a print by the Renaissance artist Giulio Bonasone. It dates from 1546 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1546 engraving is a portrait of Michelangelo, created using print techniques on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an older man with a long white beard and curly hair, wearing a dark, high-collared shirt. His face is turned to the right, with eyes cast downward, conveying a contemplative mood.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple yet elegant style, the engraving features a light background that highlights the subject's features, characteristic of Renaissance portraiture.
History & Provenance
Dated 1546 and inscribed 'Qvantvm in Natvra. - M.D.XLVI.', this is the second, smaller plate in a series.
Context
This work is associated with the Renaissance, a cultural and artistic movement that emphasized classical ideals and humanism.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Bonasone (c. 1498 – after 1574) (or Giulio de Antonio Buonasone or Julio Bonoso) was an Italian painter and engraver born in Bologna. He possibly studied painting under Lorenzo Sabbatini, and painted a Purgatory…
