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a) Studies of Figures and a Hand (recto); b) Studies of a Bull (verso)

Giulio Campi

1530

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

a) Studies of Figures and a Hand (recto); b) Studies of a Bull (verso) is a 1530 chalk by Giulio Campi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giulio Campi
When & what style?: 1530 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two figures drawn in quick, loose red chalk. One person sits with their legs bent, wearing a draped robe. The other stands, arms crossed, with a long robe that flows around them. The lines are rough and light, like quick notes for a bigger drawing. The paper has a textured grid pattern, showing it’s old. The artist didn’t smooth out the strokes—it looks like they were testing poses and clothes. The red chalk stands out against the light background. Next, look up Renaissance to see how artists like this one worked.