1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
St. Luke reclining, with a book on his knees is a 1550 by Luca Cambiaso, a Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image depicts a drawing of St. Luke reclining, with a book resting on his knees. He is positioned on his right side, with his left arm propped up behind his head and his right arm holding the book. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet expressive style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The artist's use of line and gesture creates a sense of movement and energy in the figure, despite its relaxed pose. The book on St. Luke's knees adds a sense of intimacy and contemplation to the scene. For more works in the Renaissance style, explore the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The drawing depicts St. Luke in a reclining position, holding a book on his knees, rendered in pen and ink.
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Luca Cambiaso was an Italian painter and draughtsman and the leading artist in Genoa in the 16th century.
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