1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1550 by Giulio Bonasone, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This image is a print by Giulio Bonasone, created in the mid 16th century. It features a woman and a man, both dressed in robes, with the man holding a scroll. The woman is shown from behind, holding an object in her right hand. The man is seated, looking to his left. The print is done in a style that emphasizes contrast between light and dark areas, creating a sense of depth and volume. The figures are rendered in detail, with intricate folds in their clothing and expressive facial features. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this print, you might want to look into chiaroscuro.
A prophet and a sibyl are depicted seated on opposite sides of a cartouche bearing the inscription "IESSE, DAVID, SALAMON." The composition is based on a work by Michelangelo. The piece is rendered as a print on paper.
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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…
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